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BR-900CD
Digital Recording Studio
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY on page 23, please read and observe the following:
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Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
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Placement
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Maintenance
401a
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
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Additional Precautions
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Handling CD-ROMs
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................2
Changing arrangements......................................37
Features .......................................................................14
Front Panel..................................................................17
Inserting Batteries......................................................23
(9) Overdubbing
(Recording an additional performance while
listening to an existing performance) .....................41
(10) Adjusting the Sound for Each Track ...............42
Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound .......42
Recording.......................................48
Changing V-Tracks....................................................49
Equalizer................................................................96
Flanger ...................................................................96
Foot Volume .........................................................96
Octave ....................................................................97
Phaser.....................................................................97
Preamp...................................................................98
Algorithm List............................................................88
Speaker Simulator..............................................100
Tremolo/Pan ......................................................100
Wah ......................................................................101
Chorus ...................................................................94
Compressor...........................................................94
De-esser .................................................................95
Defretter ................................................................95
CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN (Doubling)...........111
Delay......................................................................95
REVERB...............................................................111
Doubling................................................................95
Enhancer................................................................95
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Pitch Shifter...........................................................98
Rehearsing recordings.......................................128
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Section 5
Using the CD-R/RW Drive..... 139
Precautions ...............................................................140
Setting the Time Between Songs (Pre-Gap) .........140
Writing Songs to Discs............................................140
Viewing the Remaining Time for Recording on
Audio CDs ................................................................142
Playing Back Audio CDs ........................................142
Enabling Playback on CD Players (Finalize) .......143
Compatible OS .........................................................162
Composition of Data on Memory Cards ..............162
Connecting a Computer..........................................163
Notes on Using USB ................................................163
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Section 8
Other Convenient Functions . 185
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When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor.
The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on
battery power.
Rhythm function
The Rhythm function makes it easy to capture phrases or
musical ideas that come to mind. Simply select an
appropriate Rhythm pattern, and set the tempo.
In addition to the internal preset Rhythm patterns already
provided, you can also create your own original Rhythm
patterns. By recording using the Rhythm function, editing
one measure at a time is greatly simplified.
Section 4 Using the Rhythm (p. 119)
fig.00-101
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Editing functions
With the BR-900CD, you can perform editing operations such
as copying, moving, and erasing, which cannot be done with
multitrack recorders that use tapes. This means operations
such as copying and repeating a multiple-bar phrase, moving
a multiple-bar phrase to another track, and erasing the data
of a track, whole or in part, can be performed with ease.
Non-destructive editing
Being a digital recorder, the BR-900CD offers non-destructive
editing. With non-destructive editing, after performing any
editing and recording operations, you can still return your
data to its previous state (undo and redo functions).
Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo) (p. 57)
GUITAR/BASS:
This high-impedance input jack allows you to directly
connect your guitar or bass (accepts 1/4 phone plugs).
MIC1:
These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both a TRS phone
jack and an XLR jack are provided. Connect your mic here if
recording vocals or narration.
A built-in microphone is also included, so you can perform
recordings with the BR-900CD even when you dont have a
microphone connected.
* The built-in microphone can be turned on or off (p. 34).
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p. 191).
MIC2:
This is XLR-type microphone input connector. If recording
using two mics, with one mic connected to the MIC 1 input,
connect the second mic here.
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p. 191).
LINE:
These jacks accept stereo input from keyboards, CD players,
and other devices at line level (RCA phono jacks).
The LINE OUT jacks (stereo RCA phono jacks) are also
provided for output.
USB:
Connecting your computer here allows you to exchange data
between the BR-900CD and a computer.
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Card Cover
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* CompactFlash and
are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association.
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) trademarks.
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
5
6
11
1
10
9
2
13
3
4
12
1 Input section
SENS knob
Use this knob to adjust the sensitivity at the input jacks (e.g.,
GUITAR/BASS, MIC1, MIC2, and LINE).
PEAK indicator
This indicator shows how strong the input level is at the
various input jacks (e.g., GUITAR/BASS, MIC1, and MIC2).
This indicator lights at a level -6 dB lower than where sound
distortion occurs. Adjust the input sensitivity with the SENS knob
so that this indicator lights only occasionally, at those moments
when you play your guitar (or other instrument) at its loudest.
[LINE]
For selecting the LINE jack (stereo) for the line inputs, such
as keyboards or CD players.
SIMUL
By pressing [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] and [MIC]
simultaneously, you can record from both inputs at the same
time.
* If the INPUT SELECT setting is changed, the insert effect
bank (p. 35, p. 84) changes automatically.
[TUNER]
Use this button to turn on and off the tuner (p. 188).
This allows you to tune your instrument connected to the
GUITAR/BASS jack.
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Panel Descriptions
[FF]
The song will fast-forward while you hold down the button.
[EFFECTS]
[REPEAT]
Use this button to turn on and off the insert effects (p. 35, p.
84) or call up the screen for editing the various settings.
You can specify a region that you wish to hear, and hear it
repeatedly (p. 51).
3 REC/PLAY section
AUTO PUNCH
This button is used to make settings for the automatic punch
in/out function.
[ON/OFF]
This turns the auto punch-in/out function on/off. When this
is on, the button indicator will light.
[IN]
For setting the auto punch-in location. Press this button to set
the punch-in point. When set, the indicator on this button
will light. After the punch-in location is set, you can press
this button to automatically move to the punch-in location.
* Press this button while holding down [ON/OFF] to clear the
set punch-in location.
[OUT]
For setting the auto punch-out location. Press this button to
set the punch-out location at the current location in the track.
When set, the indicator on this button will light. After the
punch-out location is set, you can press this button to
automatically move to the punch-out location.
* Press this button while holding down [ON/OFF] to clear the
set punch-out location.
[STOP]
Stops recording or playback of the song.
[PLAY]
Plays back songs. When [REC] is pressed and the REC
indicator is flashing, press [PLAY] to start recording. During
recording or playback, the indicator on the button lights in
green.
[REC (Recording)]
This is the Record button. In addition to the Recording
operation, it is also used for manual punch-in/out. While in
recording standby, the indicator on this button flashes in red,
and during recording, it lights in red.
4 Track/Fader section
TRACK MIXER fader 16, 7/8
For controlling the volumes of each track during playback.
* Hereafter, the TRACK MIXER faders shall be referred to as
the TRACK faders.
RHYTHM fader
Adjusts the volume of the Rhythm.
[LOCATOR]
MASTER fader
Use this button to store any location that you desire. Then, by
pressing this button, you can automatically move to that
location.
[ZERO]
Moves you to the time location 00:00:000.0.
[REW]
The song will rewind while you hold down the button.
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[V-TRACK]
Use this button to call up the screen for selecting a V-Track.
Panel Descriptions
[UNDO/REDO]
For undoing the last-performed recording or editing
operation and returning the data to its previous state. By
pressing this button once again, you can bring back the
canceled recording or re-execute the editing operation (p. 57).
[EXIT/NO]
Press this button to return to the previous screen or cancel
the last entry.
[ENTER/YES]
Red:
CURSOR buttons
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During creation of Rhythm patterns (p. 126), a rhythm
instrument is assigned to each button.
[CD-R/RW]
[TAP (TEMPO)]
The BR-900CD uses this drive unit to read from, write to, and
play CD-R/RW discs.
By tapping this button, you can set the tempo for the
Rhythm.
[DELETE/MUTE]
By holding down this button and pressing a REC TRACK
button whose indicator is lit in green and orange alternating
or green, you can mute that track during playback,
regardless of the position of its TRACK fader (p. 41).
When you repeat the same action, muting will be defeated.
While muted, the REC TRACK button of that track will flash
in green and orange alternating.
* If a recording track was muted, muting will be defeated when
recording ends.
7 Rhythm section
Here you can make settings for the Rhythm function.
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]
Pressed to cycle the Rhythm function through the available
selections: Arrangement Pattern Off.
[EDIT]
This calls up the screen for programming arrangements and
patterns.
[RHYTHM PAD]
This button switches the TRACK button functions to Rhythm input.
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TIME/VALUE dial
You can use this dial to shift the current position within a
song (e.g., fast forwarding and rewinding). It is also used to
change the values of the various function settings.
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[PHRASE TRAINER]
Use this button to perform the settings for the phrase trainer
function.
[UTILITY]
When using the phrase trainer, you can turn on or off the
center cancel function (for removing vocals at the center), or
the time stretch function (for slowing down playback).
This button calls up various functions offered by your BR900CD, such as track editing, song management, and
memory card operations.
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Panel Descriptions
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[PAN/EQ]
Pressed to access a screen where you can set the pan (left/
right location of the sound) for the playback of each track or
for the input sound (p. 42, p. 49).
This, also, adjusts the tone (Low, High) for each track (p. 42,
p. 110).
[LOOP EFFECTS]
Use this button to call up the screen for setting the send level
of each track respective to the loop effects (p. 43, p. 108),
switching between reverb and chorus, setting the various
parameters, and more.
Headphones jack (
[PITCH CORRECTION]
Use this button to turn on and off the Pitch Correction. This
function adjusts the pitch of recorded vocals.
Eject button
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[REC MODE (Recording Mode)]
This button is used for selecting the recording mode.
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MEMORY CARD indicator
This indicator will light up whenever data is being read from
or written to a memory card.
Never turn off the power while the indicator is lit. This may
corrupt the data on the memory card, possibly rendering the
card unusable.
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Eject button
Press this button to eject the memory card.
Panel Descriptions
CD-R/RW drive
1
2
Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that you first of all read Before Using CD-R/RW Discs (p. 6).
1.
Disc tray
2.
Access indicator
3.
EJECT button
4.
Display
4.
fig.00-203d
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5
1.
MEAS (MEASURE)
2.
TEMPO
3.
FRAME
TIME
At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames (nondrop). This is one type of a specification known as MTC
(MIDI Time Code), and when you use the BR-900CD to play
in synchronization with another MIDI device, you will need
to set both devices to the same MTC type.
5.
REC MODE
6.
Level Meter
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
fig.00-204
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12
9
11
5 4
10
14
1.
GUITAR/BASS jack
2.
3.
4.
LINE IN jacks
These are input jacks for analog audio signals.These jacks are
used to connect CD players and other audio devices and
keyboards, rhythm machines, and other external sound
modules.
5.
These are output jacks for the analog audio signal. You can
connect tape recorders, or other recording devices to record
the output analog signal from the BR-900CD.
6.
7.
USB connector
This is the connector for connecting your computer to the BR900CD with a USB cable.
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9.
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Panel Descriptions
Inserting Batteries
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup,
you may experience a discomforting sensation, or
perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when
you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or
the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars.
This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is
absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned
about this, connect the ground terminal (rear panel: see
figure 14 ) with an external ground. When the unit is
grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the
particulars of your installation.
If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the Information sheet.
Unsuitable places for connection
Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be
dangerous in the event of lightning)
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MEMO
24
Quick
Start
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Mic
Electric Guitar
or
Electric Bass
CD Recorder etc.
AC Adaptor
(PSC-series)
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
CD Player etc.
Audio Set etc.
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
Keyboard etc.
fig.00-302
* Two types of MIC inputs are included, TRS phone type jacks
compatible with balanced input, and XLR type connectors.
The pin assignment for the MIC jack is as shown below. Before
making any connections, make sure that this pin assignment is
compatible with that of all your other devices.
fig.00-303
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* When using the FS-5U foot switch (sold separately), set the
polarity switch as shown below. If the polarity switch is not set
correctly, the foot switch may not operate properly.
fig.00-304
Polarity Switch
* You can also use an FS-6 (optional) for the foot switch. If
using an FS-6, connect to only one of the FS-6's jacks, either
the A or B jack. Additionally, set the polarity switch to FS5U. The A&B jack cannot be used.
* If using an expression pedal (EV-5 or FV-300L), set the MIN
volume level to 0.
Quick Start
Before inserting the memory card, be sure to first turn off the
BR-900CD. If a memory card is inserted when the power is
turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or
the memory card may become unusable.
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Play Screen
The Play screen is the most fundamental screen of the
BR-900CD, and is the first screen that appears when the
BR-900CD is turned on (see below).
fig.00-308d
* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before
switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down,
you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on,
but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
5. Turn on the device connected to the output jack (i.e.,
LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT).
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Upon power-up, the song that was selected before the power
was turned off is selected, and the data of that song is loaded.
As soon as the data has been loaded, the Play screen appears
in the display.
fig.00-312
processed.
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2,4
2
1. Press [UTILITY].
] to move the cursor to SEL,
Quick Start
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.00-313d
fig.00-316
Composer
SOLOBANG!
Yutaka Nakano
Copyright
Copyright 2005
BOSS Corporation
Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any
purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the
permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a
secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the
copyright holder.
4. Press [ENTER].
Press [FF] to fast-forward the song and press [REW] to
rewind the song. Press [ZERO] to move to the time
location 00:00:00-00.0.
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TIME
00:00:00-00.0
23:59:59-29.9
30
[STOP] + [REW]
[STOP] + [FF]
fig.00-401
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The BR-900CD writes the recorded data directly to the
inserted memory card. Therefore, for recording or playback,
the memory card must be inserted.
2,3,4
2,3
Inserting the memory card
Before inserting the memory card (CompactFlash), be sure to
first turn off the BR-900CD. If a memory card is inserted
when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card
may be destroyed, or the memory card may become
unusable.
1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
The supplied memory card still has some remaining
space; however, for extended recording, you will need to
erase some of the demo song or prepare a new memory
card (64 MB or greater is recommended).
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.00-402d
Quick Start
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Recording time
The recording times possible for each data type on one
memory card are given below (when recording one track).
Data type
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
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fig.00-405
3
2,4,5
2
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
GUITAR/BASS:
An electric guitar or bass can be connected to this jack. Since
this is a high-impedance input, a guitar or bass can be
connected directly.
MIC1:
These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS
and XLR jacks are provided.
* If both jacks are being used, the TRS jack is given priority.
* If you are recording an electric acoustic guitar using a shielded
connection, use the GUITAR/BASS jack.
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p.
191).
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data
type.
* The BR-900CD uses a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. It is not
possible to change the sample rate.
4. Press [ENTER].
Are you sure? appears.
fig.00-407d
MIC2:
This jack allows a mic to be connected. XLR jack is provided.
* If the connection has been made to the GUITAR/BASS and the
MIC2 jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack is given priority.
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p.
191).
LINE:
When connecting to the output of a CD player, cassette
player, or other audio device, or to a rhythm machine,
external sound module, keyboard, or other sound source, use
the stereo input jacks.
5. Press [ENTER].
When the new song is ready, you are returned to the
Play screen.
* During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
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Quick Start
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fig.00-409
[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]
Select to record the instrument connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack or MIC 2 jack.
[MIC]
Select to record the signal from a microphone connected to
the MIC1 jack or from the internal microphone.
When the MIC indicator for the INPUT SELECT button is lit,
you can use both the microphone connected to the MIC1 jack
and the internal microphone simultaneously.
[LINE]
Select this when you wish to record the sound of an
instrument or CD player connected to the LINE jacks.
[SIMUL]
To record the vocal and guitar at the same time, press
[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] and [MIC] simultaneously. Both
indicators light, telling you that simultaneous recording is
now possible.
You can select the source even when you have two mics
connected simultaneously to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 inputs.
When two recording tracks are selected, the GUITAR/BASS/
MIC2 is recorded to Track 1, 3, 5, 7, and the MIC1 is recorded
to Track 2, 4, 6, 8.
When one recording track is selected, the GUITAR/BASS/
MIC2 and MIC1 are mixed and then recorded.
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An effect added directly to a specific signal (with the BR900CD, this refers to the instrumental sounds from an INPUT
jack) is called an insert effect. The effect pedals that a
guitarist connects between his guitar and amp are a type of
insert effect. Loop effects, on the other hand, are effects
connected to the send/return jack of mixers and other similar
devices. (refer to p. 43)
fig.00-413d
fig.00-414d
Bank
Number
Patch Name
IN:
The level meter shows the input from INPUT.
18:
The level meter shows the output of Tracks 18.
RHYTHM:
The level meter shows the output of Rhythm.
LR:
The Level meter shows the post-MASTER fader output level.
When monitoring the sound with headphones, use the
MASTER fader to adjust the volume to the level you desire.
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Quick Start
GTR:
Effect patches for use with guitars.
MIC:
Effect patches for use on the sound from the MIC input
(i.e., vocals).
LIN (LINE):
Effect patches for use on the sound from CDs, MDs, and
other external devices from the LINE input.
BR-900CD
Memory Card
Song
User
Patch
Song
Patch
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Preset
Patch
SML (SIMUL):
2. Press CURSOR [
fig.00-417
OFF: Unlit
The Rhythm is turned off.
* When you adjust the volume of the Rhythm, use the Rhythm fader.
Pattern Mode
Quick Start
fig.00-418a
Arrangement Mode
You can perform arrangements and create your own original
arrangements.
Patterns and arrangements are composed as shown below.
Pattern
These are drum performance phrases from one to several
measures in length.
Changing arrangements
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator lights up.
fig.00-418
Arrangement
Patterns arranged in the order they are performed (for
example, intro, verse, fill-in, and ending) and played at the
selected tempo comprise a song.
fig.00-416
Intro
Verse
Fill
Verse
Ending
2. Select an arrangement.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
fig.00-419d
P: Preset / S: Song
Number Arrangement Name
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BR-900CD
Memory Card
Song
Preset
Arrangement
Song
Arrngement
Tempo
Changing patterns
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.00-420a
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
fig.00-420bd
P: Preset / S: Song
Number Pattern Name
BR-900CD
Memory Card
Song
Preset
Pattern
Song
Pattern
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fig.00-425
(Recording in Mono)
(Recording in Stereo)
fig.00-423
Green:
Red:
fig.00-426
or
fig.00-424
or
INPUT
1
2
3
.
.
.
8
Guitar
Bass
Vocal
BOUNCE
1
2
L
R
Mixing down
to two tracks
MASTERING
1
2
L
R
Keyboard
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Quick Start
INPUT:
Only the instrument sounds or other input sources are
recorded to the tracks. Sounds played back from other tracks
are not recorded.
Procedure
fig.00-428a
BOUNCE:
As the sounds on different tracks are played back, they are
recorded together onto another track. In Bounce mode, you
can play back eight tracks simultaneously and record them
all to a single, separate V-Track.
When the input source is selected with INPUT SELECT, you
can also include those sounds in the recording.
You can further include the sounds from the Rhythm in the
recording as well.
You can also select the CD-R/RW drive as the recording
destination (p. 59).
MASTERING:
4 3 2
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until INPUT is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
fig.00-428d
Here, you apply the Mastering Tool Kit to the two tracks to
which other tracks have been bounced to finish up with a
song with levels (volume) optimized.
* The Rhythm cannot be used in this mode.
2. Press [REC].
[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the
recording standby state.
fig.00-429
Flash
3. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red
and instead light solidly, and recording starts.
fig.00-430
Lit
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(9) Overdubbing
(Recording an additional performance
while listening to an existing performance)
The tracks for which the REC TRACK button is lit in green
(or alternately in orange and green) are tracks that already
have data recorded on them.
The process of listening to a previously recorded
performance while you record additional material on
another track is called overdubbing. By recording the bass,
guitar, and vocals on different tracks, you can then adjust the
volumes of each instrument with respect to one another,
change the left-right sound balance, exchange data, and
perform other operations.
fig.00-434a
5 4 3
2. Press [PLAY].
Use the TRACK faders to adjust the volume separately
for each track.
Green:
Red:
fig.00-433
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Quick Start
4. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK button indicators change
from flashing in red to being continually lit and
recording begins.
[PLAY] lights up.
Only what you are currently playing is recorded to the
new track. The music that is being played back is not
recorded.
* If you use the INPUT LEVEL knob to turn down the volume
of the input source during recording, the sound will be
recorded in the audio track at a low volume, so that noise will
be more apparent when you raise the volume of the audio track
for playback.If you want to lower the sound of the input source
that you are monitoring, lower the volume with the MASTER
fader.
To change the volume of the music being played back, use the
TRACK fader for the respective tracks.
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
Tracks 7 and 8 are stereo tracks, and any pan settings that are
made apply to both of the tracks as a pair.
When set to C00: Track 7 is panned left, and Track 8 is
panned right.
When set to L50: Both Track 7 and Track 8 are panned
left.
When set to R50: Both Track 7 and Track 8 are panned
right.
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1. Press [PAN/EQ].
fig.00-435a
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
Since the send levels for each track are separate, you can
change the depth individually. This allows you to, for
example, have a deep reverb on the vocals and slight reverb
on the drums, or any such combination.
Opposed to insert effects (p. 35), which are applied to specific
sounds, loop effects are applied to the complete track.
* You cannot use chorus, delay, and doubling simultaneously.
Any one may be selected while loop effects are in use.
1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].
fig.00-437a
fig.00-437d
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Quick Start
fig.00-438d
fig.00-440d
][
44
(11) Bouncing
4. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red
and instead light solidly, and recording starts.
fig.00-447
Lit
5 4 3
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until BOUNCE is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
fig.00-444d
Recording Destination
Quick Start
Flash
Before you turn off the BR-900CD, make sure to first stop any
recording. If the BR-900CD is turned off during playback/
recording where the memory card is being accessed, the
recorded data, mixer settings, and effect patch data may be
lost.
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MEMO
46
Section 1
Recording
and
Playback
47
Recording
Selecting the Recording Track
1. Press either [1][7/8] at REC TRACK to select the
recording track.
fig.01-101
Green:
Red:
(Recording in Mono)
(Recording in Stereo)
or
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Recording
1. Press [V-TRACK].
fig.01-105
3. Press CURSOR [
] to display IN.
fig.01-108d
][
].
Pan the playback tracks to left (or right) and the sound you
are playing to right (or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.
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Section 1
Changing V-Tracks
Recording
Recording Operations
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until INPUT is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
fig.01-109d
Flash
Track Editing
Switching to the Sync screen
Switching to the Initialize screen
Operating the CD-R/RW
3. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red
and instead light solidly, and recording starts.
fig.01-111
Lit
50
fig.01-203
Repeat
Repeat End
(B)
Saving the Current Settings to the Song (Song Save) (p. 79)
51
Section 1
fig.01-204d
52
When the repeat portion is set, you can use the following
functions to edit your recorded track data.
Copying the repeat portion (p. 67)
Moving the repeat portion (p. 70)
Erasing the repeat portion (p. 73)
Before using these functions, you can use the quantize
function to set the repeat portion with accurate timing.
fig.01-301
Playback
Recording
Playback
Time
Start
Punch-In
Punch-Out
Stop
[PLAY]
[REC]
[REC]
[STOP]
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Section 1
When you are using a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2,
etc.) to punch in and out, connect the foot switch to the
FOOT SW jack on the BR-900CD and change the function of
the FOOT SW jack by following the procedure given below.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-303d
3. Press CURSOR [
][
fig.01-304d
54
How to record
As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you
are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of
track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.
1. Press REC TRACK [1].
REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.
2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.
fig.01-307
55
Section 1
How to record
As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you
are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of
track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.
1. Press REC TRACK [1].
REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.
2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.
fig.01-309
fig.01-308
Repeat
Playback
Recording
Playback
Time
Repeat Start
(A)
Punch-In
After you press [PLAY], you can record from the time
the first punch-in is reached until the time the punch-out
is reached. Re-record the portion as desired.
When the song is repeated, you can check the result of
what you just recorded. If the recording is not
satisfactory, press [REC] and perform the recording
again.
7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.
* During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
8. Press [REPEAT] to make the button indicator go dark.
9. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the indicator
go dark.
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1. Press [UNDO/REDO].
REDO? appears.
fig.01-402d
57
Section 1
Occasionally when the recording you make may not turn out
as you wish, or the settings you make for an editing
operation are incorrect, and you want to reverse what you
have done. At these times, you can use the Undo function.
TRACK 8-V1
TRACK 7-V1
TRACK 6-V1
TRACK 5-V1
TRACK 4-V1
TRACK 3-V1
TRACK 2-V1
TRACK 1-V1
INPUT
Track 18
RHYTHM
Rhythm
insert effects (p. 84), loop effects (p. 108), Track EQ (p. 110),
or Pitch Correction (p. 114) applied. When using the insert
effects, refer to Changing How the Insert Effects are Used
According to the Mode (p. 87).
3. Press [STOP].
4. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until BOUNCE is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
TRACK 8-V2
TRACK 7-V2
Separate V-Track
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Recording destination
4. Use CURSOR [
select CD.
][
fig.01-605d
59
Section 1
5. Press [REC].
The CD-R/RW drives motor begins spinning.
Now Checking... appears in the display.
The message disappears approximately ten seconds
later, indicating that preparations for bouncing have
been completed.
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You can also bounce only the input source sound to the CD
by completely lowering track faders 16 and 7/8 and the
RHYTHM faders.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
4. Press [ENTER].
The song data is loaded.
4. Press [ENTER].
The song data is loaded.
Patches employing the Guitar Synth algorithm of the BR864 are replaced by P001 when loaded.
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Section 1
You can load songs created with the BR-864 or BR-532 into
the BR-900CD via memory cards.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-904d
fig.01-901d
3. Press CURSOR [
displayed.
][
ON:
OFF:
Data Type
HiFi (MT2):
STD (LV1):
LONG (LV2):
Remaining memory
fig.01-907d
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Section 2
Editing
63
64
Preview function
With the Preview function, you can playback the one-second
portion of the song before or after your current position.
Now Time
fig.02-203d
Sound Data
Time
SCRUB
TO
SCRUB
FROM
Approx. 45 msec
PREVIEW
TO
Approx. 1.0 msec
PREVIEW
FROM
Approx. 1.0 msec
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Section 2
fig.02-204d
fig.02-206d
TO:
FROM:
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Press [REW]:
PREVIEW TO
Press [FF]:
PREVIEW FROM
Section 2
Repeat
Start (A)
Measure Beat
Repeat
End (B)
TO
Time
Hours
Seconds
Sub Frame
Minutes
Frame
Repeat
Start (A)
Data is saved in its edited form when you return to the Play
screen from the Track Edit screen.
* During automatic updating, Keep power on! appears in the
upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is
being processed.
Repeat
End (B)
TO
Time
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-304d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-305d
* If data exists at the position being copied to, that data will be
overwritten.
* The portion being copied must be longer than 1.0 seconds long.
If the copied portion is 1.0 seconds or less, no sound will be
heard even if the copy is carried out.
The three types of Track Copy are given below.
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START
END
TO
Time
fig.02-307d
1. Press [UTILITY].
8. Press [ENTER].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-308d
START
END
TO
Time
fig.02-311d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-312d
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fig.02-319d
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-316d
fig.02-318d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
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Section 2
The display will ask Are you sure?, so that you can
confirm the operation.
fig.02-319d
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
End (B)
TO
Time
7. Press [ENTER].
The copy is executed.
8. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return
to the Play screen.
* During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
Start (B)
TO
Time
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-323d
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fig.02-324d
Section 2
fig.02-327
fig.02-325d
END
TO
Time
START
END
TO
Time
1. Press [UTILITY].
fig.02-326d
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-329d
71
fig.02-331d
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-332d
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-335d
8. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-333d
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9. Press [ENTER].
Move Event is executed.
10. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return
to the Play screen.
* During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
End (B)
Time
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-304d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
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Section 2
fig.02-341d
START
END
Time
1. Press [UTILITY].
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to erase from.
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-334d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-345d
74
fig.02-349d
Section 2
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-350d
75
Track 1
A
Track 2
E
Track 2
B
Time
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-353d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.R08-27
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6. Press [ENTER].
The exchange is executed.
Track 1
The display will ask Are you sure?, so that you can
confirm the operation.
1. Press [UTILITY].
1. Press [UTILITY].
] to move the cursor to EDT,
fig.02-401d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-403d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
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Section 2
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
][
fig.02-405d
fig.02-407d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
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Section 2
fig.02-411d
Importing SMFs
Recorded data
1. Press [UTILITY].
fig.02-409
Tuner
Utility (excluding LCD contrast)
These recorded data or mixer settings are not saved
immediately after recording, but are saved when songs are
saved, and when the screens are switched.
Ordinarily, if a situation calls for it, a message appears in the
display prompting you to confirm that you want to save the
data, so you need not pay particular attention to this, but if
you want to save the settings to the song in its current state,
use the following procedure.
1. Hold down [STOP] and press [REC].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
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Recording to a Digital
Recorder (Digital Connection)
1. Connect the BR-900CDs DIGITAL OUT connector to
the digital recorder's input connector.
fig.02-501b
Digital Recorder
(CD Recorder etc.)
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Section 2
OFF:
What is SCMS?
SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System.
This is a function of consumer digital audio devices such
as DAT recorders CD recorders that protects the
copyright of the producer by prohibiting secondgeneration and subsequent copies from being made
digitally.
If digital connections are made to a digital recorder that
has this function, SCMS flags will be recorded along
with the digital audio signals.
Digital audio data that contains this data cannot be
recorded again via a digital connection.
81
MEMO
82
Section 3
Using
Effects
83
INPUT SELECT
GUITAR/BASS
Preset
Patch
MIC
LINE
SIMUL
User
Patch
U01
..
U99
U01
..
U40
U01
..
U50
U01
..
U50
Song
Patch
S01
..
S99
S01
..
S40
S01
..
S50
S01
..
S50
84
fig.01-502
BR-900CD
Memory Card
Song
Preset
Patch
User
Patch
Song
Patch
Bank
Number
Patch Name
Section 3
fig.01-505d
85
86
1. Press [EFFECTS].
TRACK 1
(REC)
TRACK 1
(PLAY)
fig.01-510d
RHYTHM:
The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a
Rhythm.
fig.01-513a
RHYTHM
MASTER:
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the point to
which the insert effects are connected.
INPUT<NORMAL>:
The sound is monitored and recorded after it passes
through the insert effect. Normally you will use the BR900CD with this setting.
fig.01-511
TRACK 1
(PLAY)
TRACK 2
(PLAY)
TRACK 8
(PLAY)
TRACK 1
(REC)
RHYTHM
87
Section 3
INPUT<REC DRY>:
Output: Mono
Output: Stereo
[COMP][PAMP]
[MOD]=[DLY]=
BANK: GUITAR
1. COSM GTR AMP
2. ACOUSTIC SIM
[ASIM][COMP][EQ][NS]
fig.04-106
[COMP][PAMP][SP][EQ/WAH]
[NS][FV][MOD]=[DLY]=
[FV][MOD]=[DLY]=
Acoustic Guitar Simulator
Compressor
Compressor
Preamp
4Band Equalizer
Speaker Simulator
Noise Suppressor
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Foot Volume
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
- Slow Attack
Delay
88
fig.04-107
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
3. BASS SIM
5. ACOUSTIC GTR
fig.04-111
fig.04-108
[ACP]=[COMP]=[EQ]=[NS]=[DLY]=
[BSIM][COMP/DEF][NS][FV][MOD]=
Bass Simulator
Acoustic Processor
Compressor/Defretter
- Compressor
- Defretter
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
Delay
Section 3
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
6. BASS MULTI
This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. Appropriate
for creating standard bass sound.
fig.04-112
[COMP/DEF][OCT][ENH][EQ/WAH]
[NS][FV][MOD]=[DLY]=
Compressor/Defretter
- Compressor
- Defretter
Octave
Enhancer
[COMP][PAMP][SP][EQ/WAH]
[NS][FV][DLY]=
COSM Comp/Limiter
Preamp
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
Delay
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
89
fig.04-113
[COMP][PAMP][SP][EQ/WAH]
[COMP/LIM][PAMP][SP]
[NS][FV][MOD]=[DLY]=
[EQ/WAH][NS][FV][DLY]=
Compressor
Preamp
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
COSM Comp/Limiter
Preamp
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Delay
Delay
BANK: MIC
9. VOCAL MULTI
fig.04-115
[COMP][DES][ENH][EQ]
fig.04-116
[VT][NS][FV][MOD]=[DLY]=
[NS][FV][MOD]=[DLY]=
Compressor
De-esser
Enhancer
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
90
Voice Transformer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
[COMP/LIM][DES][ENH]
[EQ][NS][FV][DLY]=
COSM Comp/Limiter
De-esser
Section 3
Enhancer
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Delay
BANK: LINE
12. STEREO MULTI
fig.04-118
=[COMP]=[RNG]=[EQ/WAH]
fig.S02-14
[NS]=[FV]=[MOD]=[DLY]=
=[LOFI]=[NS]=
Compressor
Lo-Fi Box
Ring Modulator
Noise Suppressor
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
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BANK: SIMUL
14. VO+GT AMP
15. VO+AC.SIM
For the guitar, you can make the electric guitar sound like an
acoustic guitar.
(GUITAR)
fig.04-121
(GUITAR)
fig.04-123
[COMP][PAMP][SP][NS][DLY]
[ASIM][COMP][NS][DLY]
(MIC)
(MIC)
fig.04-122
fig.04-120
[COMP][EQ][NS][DLY]
[COMP][EQ][NS][DLY]
(GUITAR)
Acoustic Guitar Simulator
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
Delay
(GUITAR)
Compressor
PreAmp
Speaker Simulator
(MIC)
Compressor
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Delay
Noise Suppressor
Delay
(MIC)
Compressor
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Delay
16. VO+ACOUSTIC
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a
vocal and acoustic guitar.
For the guitar, you can produce a warm sound as though a
mic were being used, even when an electric-acoustic is
connected by a direct line.
(GUITAR)
fig.04-125
[ACP][COMP][NS]
(MIC)
fig.04-124
[COMP][NS]
(GUITAR)
Acoustic Processor
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
(MIC)
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
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Parameter List
The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS.
Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSSs BR-900CD. Their marks are used
solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSSs BR-900CD.
Acoustic Processor
With this feature, you can change the sound from a pickup on an
electric-acoustic guitar into a richer sound, similar to that obtained
by a microphone placed near a guitar. Best results will be achieved
when stereo recording.
On/Off
OFF, ON
On/Off
OFF, ON
Body
PickUp
This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is,
it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical
characteristics of acoustic guitars.
SINGLE, HUMBUCK
Charct
Mic Dist
0100
STD (standard):
This is a normal acoustic guitar.
Level
JUMBO:
0100
Bass Simulator
ENHANCE:
This is an acoustic guitar that with a more responsive attack, so the
guitar will retain more of its prominence in almost any situation.
PIEZO:
This simulates the sound you would get from a pickup installed on
an electric-acoustic guitar.
During the attack, a certain amount of compression will be applied.
Top-Hi
0100
-100+100
On/Off
OFF, ON
Charct
LOOSE, TIGHT
Adjust the level of the direct sound from the strings. That is, it
adjusts the harmonic contents.
Top-Mid
Level
-100+100
This adjusts the interference to the strings made by the top plate.
That is, it adjusts the attack sense.
Body
0100
-100+100
This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is,
it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical
characteristics of acoustic guitars.
Level
0100
If Top-Hi, Top-Mid, and Body are all set to -100, there will be no
sound.
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Chorus
On/Off
OFF, ON
Rate
0100
Depth
0100
Pre Dly
0.550.0 ms
Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the
direct sound has been output.
E.Level
0100
OFF, ON
Sustain
0100
This adjusts the depth of the effect. Higher settings values result in
longer sustain times. Set this to a lower value when using
compression for the limiter effect.
Attack
0100
Level
Adjusts the volume.
OFF, ON
Type
Selects the compressor/limiter type.
BOSS-Cmp: Models the BOSS CS-3 compact effects processor.
D-Comp:
Models the MXR dyna comp.
Rack160:
Models the dbx 160.
VtgRack:
Models the UREI 1178.
Attack
Compressor
On/Off
On/Off
0100
Sustain
Threshold
(with Rack160)
0100
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass. The
compression effect is applied to input above the level set here. The
smaller the value set here, the lower the level at which the limiter
effect kicks in.
Input
(with VtgRack)
0100
Controls the input level. Increasing the value will produce a deeper
effect.
Ratio
Attack Time
Release Time
(with VtgRack)
0100
This adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the
threshold until when the compression is removed. The lower the
values set, the more rapidly the compression is released, and the
more clearly the sound from the next string played is heard.
Tone
(with BOSS-Cmp)
-50+50
Adjusts the tone. The higher the value set, the more the high
frequencies are boosted, resulting in a harder sound.
Level
Adjusts the volume.
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0100
De-esser
Doubling
On/Off
OFF, ON
Sibilant
0100
Level
0100
On/Off
Dly Tme
Defretter
Separation
OFF, ON
Sens
0100
Attack
0100
This controls the attack of the Defretter. Increasing the value will
cause the harmonics to change more slowly, thus producing a
relatively attack-less sound, similar to a fretless bass.
Depth
0100
This controls the ratio of harmonics. Increasing the value will increase
the harmonic content and therefore will create a more unusual sound.
-50 +50
Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and effect
sound can be spread to left and right.
*
E.Level
0120
Enhancer
By adding sounds which are out-of-phase with the direct sound, this
effect enhances the definition of the sound, and pushes it to the
forefront.
On/Off
OFF, ON
Level
0100
Sens
0100
Delay
This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the
direct sound.
On/Off
OFF, ON
Freq
Mix Level
Type
1.010.0 kHz
0100
Lo Mix Lvl
0100
SINGLE:
This is a simple delay.
TAP:
The delayed sound is panned across the left and right channels. This
will be effective when stereo recording.
Level
0100
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
Feedback
0100
E.Level
0120
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On/Off
Dly Tme
0.550.0 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
OFF, ON
Equalizer
Resonance
A 4-band equalizer.
*
0100
You can use this effect with the following algorithms when 4BAND
EQ is selected for the 4BAND EQ/WAH Type setting.
COSM GTR AMP
BASS MULTI
STEREO MULTI
Separation
On/Off
OFF, ON
0100
Foot Volume
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the bass
equalizer.
Lo-M Gin
On/Off
Low Gain
-20 +20 dB
-20 +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the lowmidrange equalizer.
Lo-M F
Lo-M Q
0.516
This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency set
by Lo-M F. A larger value results in a narrower range of change.
Hi-M Gin
-20 +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the highmidrange equalizer.
Hi-M F
Hi-M Q
0.516
This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency set
by Hi-M F. A larger value results in a narrower range of change.
Hi Gain
OFF, ON
Lo-Fi Box
Produces a lo-fi sound.
On/Off
OFF, ON
Type
Select the mode of the lo-fi box.
RADIO:
The sound will appear to be heard from an AM radio.
*
By adjusting Tuning, you can simulate the sounds that occur when
you adjust the tuning frequency of the radio.
PLAYER:
The sound will appear to be heard from a gramophone. The noise
caused by scratches and dust on the record are is simulated.
DIGITAL:
-20 +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the treble
equalizer.
This allows you to create a lo-fi sound by lowering the sample rate
and/or decreasing the number of bits. Realtime modify filters
connected in series allow you to reshape the sound freely.
Level
-20 +20 dB
Tuning
0100
Flanger
Wow Flt
On/Off
OFF, ON
Rate
Determines the rate of the flanging effect.
Depth
0100
Manual
Adjusts the center frequency at which to apply the effect.
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Noise
0100
0100
Filter
0100
0100
0100
D:E
100:00:100
This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and effect sounds.
Noise Suppressor
OFF, ON
This filter decreases digital distortion. When turned off, you can
create an intense lo-fi sound incorporating digital distortion.
Smpl Rate
OFF, 1/21/32
Bit
On/Off
OFF, 151
Modify the number of data bits. If this is turned off, the number of
data bits will be unchanged. If an extremely low number of bits is
selected, loud noise may appear even when there is no sound,
depending on the input source. In such cases, raise the threshold of
the noise suppressor.
OFF, ON
Fx Level
Threshold
High settings for the Threshold parameter may result in there being no
sound when you play with your instruments volume turned down.
Octave
Modify Fil
This is a filter featuring a wide range of possible settings (modifiable
filter). Select different types to get a variety of different filter effects.
On/Off
OFF:
Oct Level
LPF:
Dir Level
BPF:
HPF:
0100
0100
Phaser
0100
0100
Gain
OFF, ON
Resonance
0100
Adjusts the time from when the noise suppressor begins to function
until volume reaches 0.
0100
Cutoff F
0100
Release
0100
Dir Level
OFF, ON
024 dB
Adjust the volume level of the sound that has passed through the
modify filter.
On/Off
OFF, ON
Rate
0100
Depth
0100
Manual
0100
Resonance
0100
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Post Fltr
This effect reduces the noise and hum. Since it suppresses the noise
in synchronization with the envelope of the sound (the way in which
the sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the sound,
and does not harm the natural character of the sound.
Pitch Shifter
Preamp
This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down)
within a range of two octaves.
On/Off
OFF, ON
MANUAL:
This is a simple pitch shifter.
PEDAL:
The effect will function as a pedal pitch shifter. The effect of the wah
pedal can be obtained by operating the Expression pedal.
For a detailed explanation, see When Using an Expression Pedal
(p. 187).
-24DETUNE +24
This effect can be used when the P.Shift Type parameter is set to
MANUAL.
D:E
When all Bass, Middle and Treble are set to 0, no sound may be
produced depending on the Type setting.
On/Off
OFF, ON
Type
Type
Pitch
100:00:100
This sets the type of the preamp. The distortion and tone
characteristics of each amp are as shown below:
CLEAN
CRUNCH
MATCH
VO DRV
BLUES
BG LEAD
This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and effect sounds.
Separation
-50 +50
MS (1, 2, 1+2)
Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and effect
sound can be spread to left and right. This will be effective when
stereo output is used.
1
2
1+2
SLDN
METAL
METAL D
98
AC
AMG
Volume
0100
Ring Modulator
This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound
with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound will be
unmusical and lack distinctive pitches.
On/Off
Frequency
Bass
Fx Level
Middle
Dir Level
Treble
0100
Master
0100
Slow Attack
This produces a volume-swell effect (violin-like sound).
*
Presence
0100
0100
0100
This effect can be used in the COSM GTR AMP algorithm when
the MODULATION Type parameter is set to SLOW ATCK.
On/Off
OFF, ON
RiseTme
102000 ms
This adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum
from the moment you begin picking.
Level
0100
Bright
OFF, ON
OFF:
Bright is not used.
ON:
Bright is switched on to create a lighter and crisper tone.
Gain
The sound of each Type is created on the basis that the Gain is set to
MIDDLE. So, normally set it to MIDDLE.
99
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OFF, ON
Speaker Simulator
Tremolo/Pan
On/Off
OFF, ON
On/Off
Type
OFF, ON
Mode
Selects tremolo or pan; also selects how the effect is applied
TRM-TRI:
fig.04-128
SP Simulator
Type
SMALL
MIDDLE
JC-120
TWIN
twin
MATCH
match
VO DRV
vo drv
BG STK
bg stk
MS STK
ms stk
METAL
Cabinet
Speaker
Unit
Microphone
Setting
10 inch
On Mic
Open-back enclosure
12 inch
On Mic
Comments
PAN-TRI:
The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. Smooth
change will be produced.
On Mic
On Mic
PAN-SQR:
Off Mic
On Mic
Off Mic
The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. Abrupt
change will be produced.
On Mic
Off Mic
OnMic
Off Mic
Rate
On Mic
Off Mic
Off Mic
fig.04-129
Cabinet
Speaker
Unit
Microphone
Setting
0100
Depth
TRM-SQR:
0100
Voice Transformer
Comments
On Mic
Off Mic
On Mic
Off Mic
On/Off
OFF, ON
Mic Set
CENTER, 110 cm
Mic Level
0100
Dir Level
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
Formant1
Formant2
-100 +100
FX1 Level
0100
0100
FX2 Level
0100
Dir Level
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
100
-100 +100
0100
Wah
The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency
response characteristics of a filter.
Touch wah creates an automatic wah by changing the filter in
response to the volume of the input. Pedal wah lets you use an
Expression pedal or the like to obtain real-time control of the wah
effect.
* You can use this effect with the following algorithms when
WAH is selected for the 4BAND EQ/WAH Type setting.
COSM GTR AMP
BASS MULTI
STEREO MULTI
Peak
0100
This adjusts the amount of wah effect applied. Lower values provide
a mild wah effect, while higher values result in a sharper wah sound.
With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
Level
0100
Section 3
On/Off
OFF, ON
Type
Selects either touch wah TOUCH or pedal wah PEDAL.
TOUCH:
The effect will function as a touch wah.
PEDAL:
The effect will function as a pedal wah.
UP:
The frequency of the filter will rise.
DOWN:
The frequency of the filter will fall.
Sens
0100
This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter will change in the
direction determined by the polarity setting. Higher values will
result in a stronger response. With a setting of 0, the strength of
picking will have no effect.
Frequency
0100
Peak
0100
This adjusts the amount of wah effect applied. Lower values provide
a mild wah effect, while higher values result in a sharper wah sound.
With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
Level
0100
101
Mastering
Use the Mastering Tool Kit to produce a two-track master
of the bounce tracks with the levels optimized.
Recoding source
Recoding destination
BR-900CD
Memory Card
Song
Preset
Patch
User
Patch
Song
Patch
102
Algorithm
Name
Bank
Number
Patch Name
Mastering
fig.01-804
Flash
Section 3
If you wish to save the effect settings that you edited, save
them as a user patch or song patch.
Bank
Number
Patch Name
8. Press [PLAY].
[REC] stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and
recording starts.
fig.01-805
Lit
103
Mastering
fig.01-809d
104
=[EQ]=[BCUT]=[ENH]=[IN]=[EXP]
[COMP]=[MIX]=[LIM]=[OUT]
Equalizer
Bass Cut Filter
Enhancer
Input
Section 3
Expander
Compressor
Mixer
Limiter
Output
Parameter List
Equalizer
High Mid Q
On/Off
OFF, ON
0.316.0
Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the upper-low
ranges center frequency.
High Type
Input Gain
Sets the equalizer type (shelving, peaking) for the upper range.
-24 +12 dB
Sets the overall volume before passing through the equalizer.
Low Type
SHELVG, PEAK
Sets the equalizer type (shelving, peaking) for the lower range.
Low Gain
-12 +12 dB
SHELVG, PEAK
High Gain
-12 +12 dB
High Freq
1.420.0 kHz
High Q
Low Freq
Sets the frequency response curve steepness for the upper ranges
center frequency. (*1)
20 Hz2.0 kHz
Low Q
0.316.0
Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the lower
ranges center frequency. (*1)
-12 +12 dB
Output Gain
0.316.0
-24 +12 dB
20 Hz8.0 kHz
Low Mid Q
0.316.0
Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the mid-low
ranges center frequency.
-12 +12 dB
20 Hz8.0 kHz
105
Expander
This is a filter that cuts unwanted low range noise, such as pops.
On/Off
On/Off
OFF, ON
Freq
OFF, ON
20 Hz2.0 kHz
Lo Thres
Lo Ratio
Enhancer
-800 dB
This sets the volume level at which the lower-range expander goes
into effect.
1:1.001:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of increase in output of the lower range when the
input level falls below the Lo threshold level.
Lo Attack
On/Off
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range expander to go into
effect once the input level falls below the Lo threshold level.
OFF, ON
Sens
Lo Release
0100
Freq
1.010.0 kHz
0100 ms
505000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range expander effect to stop
once the input level exceeds the Lo threshold level.
Mid Thres
-800 dB
This sets the volume level at which the midrange expander goes into
effect.
Mix Lvl
Mid Ratio
-24 +12 dB
1:1.001:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of increase in output of the midrange when the
input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
Input
Mid Attack
This divides the original sound into three frequency ranges: low,
mid, and high.
Gain
-24 +12 dB
Sets the overall volume level before the signal passes through the
expander/compressor.
Dly Time
010 ms
This sets the amount of time by which the source input sound is
delayed.
SplitL
20800 Hz
This sets the frequency (in the lower range) at which the source
sound is split into three separate ranges.
SplitH
1.616.0 kHz
This sets the frequency (in the upper range) at which the source
sound is split into three separate ranges.
0100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange expander to go into effect
once the input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
Mid Release
505000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange expander effect to stop
once the input level exceeds the Middle threshold level.
Hi Thres
-800 dB
This sets the volume level at which the upper-range expander goes
into effect.
Hi Ratio
1:1.001:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of increase in output of the upper range when the
input level falls below the Hi threshold level.
Hi Attack
0100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range expander to go into
effect once the input level falls below the Hi threshold level.
Hi Release
505000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range expander effect to stop
once the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
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Compressor
Mixer
This compresses the overall output signal when the input volume
level exceeds a set value.
On/Off
OFF, ON
Sets the volume level of the lower range after the signal passes
through the expander and compressor.
-240 dB
Mid Level
Lo Thres
Lo Level
-80 +6 dB
-80 +6 dB
This sets the volume level at which the lower-range compressor goes
into effect.
Sets the volume level of the midrange after the signal passes through
the expander and compressor.
Lo Ratio
Hi Level
1:1.001:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of suppression of the lower-range output when the
input level exceeds the Lo threshold level.
0100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range compressor to go into
effect once the input level exceeds the Lo threshold level.
Lo Release
505000 ms
Limiter
This suppresses high-level signals to prevent distortion.
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range compressor effect to
stop once the input level falls below the Lo threshold level.
On/Off
Mid Thres
Thres
-240 dB
OFF, ON
-240 dB
This sets the volume level at which the midrange compressor goes
into effect.
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass.
Mid Ratio
This sets the time it takes for the limiter to go into effect once the
input level exceeds the threshold level.
1:1.001:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of suppression of the midrange output when the
input level exceeds the Middle threshold level.
Mid Attack
0100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange compressor to go into
effect once the input level exceeds the Middle threshold level.
Mid Release
505000 ms
Attack
Release
505000 ms
Adjusts the time until when the limiter will turn off after the input
level falls below the threshold level.
Output
This sets the time it takes for the midrange compressor effect to stop
once the input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
Hi Thres
Level
-240 dB
0100 ms
-80 +6 dB
This sets the volume level at which the upper-range compressor goes
into effect.
Sets the volume level of the overall sound after the signal passes
through the limiter.
Hi Ratio
Soft Clip
1:1.001:16.0, 1:INF
Off, On
Hi Attack
Dither
0100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range compressor to go into
effect once the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
Hi Release
This prevents the action of muting sounds from being too noticeable.
505000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range compressor effect to
stop once the input level falls below the Hi threshold level.
*
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Lo Attack
-80 +6 dB
Sets the volume level of the upper range after the signal passes
through the expander and compressor.
Doubling
When you want to spread out the guitar backing sound
to the left and right, record the same guitar backing
separately to two tracks, then pan the sounds to the left
and right. This is known as doubling.
By using the DBLN loop effect, you can produce a
doubling effect even from a single-track (mono)
recording, allowing you to make more efficient use of
the tracks.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until FX Type or Type is
displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the
loop effect.
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fig.01-709d
Section 3
To adjust the send level for the input source, move the
cursor to In Send. To adjust the send level for the
Rhythm, move the cursor to Rhy Send. The setting is
adjusted by turning the TIME/VALUE dial to the
desired value.
109
fig.01-711d
110
DELAY:
Type
FX Type
This sets the type of the effect.
CHORUS:
ROOM:
DBLN:
By adding a slightly time-delayed sound to the direct sound, this
produces the impression that multiple sources are sounding together
(a doubling effect). The delayed sound will be output from the
side opposite to which the playback track has been panned.
0100
Depth
0 100
Pre Dly
HALL:
Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall.
Rev Time
0.110.0
Section 3
CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN (Doubling)
Tone
-12 +12
E.Level
0100
0.550.0 ms
Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the
direct sound has been output.
E.Level
0100
101000 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
Feedback
0100
E.Level
0100
Rev Send
0100
Adjust the volume of the reverb that is applied to the delayed sound.
0.550.0 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
E.Level
0100
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On/Off
OFF, ON
LoG
-12 +12 dB
This sets the gain (-12 to +12 dB) for the low-range equalizer
(shelving type).
LoF
40 Hz1.5 kHz
This sets the center frequency (40Hz to 1.5 kHz) for the low-range
equalizer (shelving type).
HiG
-12 +12 dB
This sets the gain (-12 to +12 dB) for the high-range equalizer
(shelving type).
HiF
This sets the center frequency (500 Hz to 18 kHz) for the high-range
equalizer (shelving type).
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This effect is intended for use with the playback of recorded audio tracks and cannot be used on input sources.
The Pitch Correction and audio tracks are connected as shown below.
fig.35-01
Chorus / Delay
Send
CHORUS/
DELAY
L
R
MIX
Track Pan
Track
PITCH
CORRECTION
L
R MIX
EQUALIZER
REVERB
L MIX
R
Reverb Send
When other sounds are mixed in with the solo vocal part.
When the volume of the vocal part is excessively loud or quiet.
When the vocal part contains a lot of sibilance or is very breathy (such as a singer that whispers, or one with a husky voice).
When the vocal part contains an excessive number of different pitches (such as fast, deep vibrato or fast speech)
When the part is sung with a very low voice containing a lot of harmonics.
If the BR-900CD is frequently incorrect when detecting the pitch, either change the Type setting for the pitch correction function.
In certain cases, this will reduce the number of incorrect detections.
113
9. Press [EXIT].
10. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the
track or V-track to which the edited result is to be recorded.
11. Move the faders for all tracks except the track
containing the solo vocal recording all the way down.
Note that this also applies to the Rhythm fader.
12. Press [ZERO] to jump to the start of the song and then
press [REC].
[REC] will turn red and start to flash, indicating that the
BR-900CD is now ready for recording.
13. Press [PLAY].
If you do not like the way the vocal part was corrected, use
Undo (p. 57) to cancel the recording.
114
fig.35-05d
Smooth
0100
115
Section 3
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
4. Press [EXIT].
AUTO:
After the specified point in the song, all pitches are
corrected in semitone increments.
3. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to INSERT and
press [ENTER].
A new correction event is inserted.
Note
Time
Smth
(Correction Speed)
Pitch
Correction
start point
Next event
start point
Correction
pitch
Note:
OFF
No correction is made after the specified point in the
song. The song is played using the original pitch.
AUTO
After the specified point in the song, all pitches are
corrected in semitone increments.
Vocal pitch
C, C#, A#, B
The performance after the specified point in the song is
adjusted to the specified pitch.
Time
116
Smth (Smooth)
-100+100
The value set here is added to the value for the Smooth
patch parameter (p. 115).
Section 3
Note
Time
Smth
(Correction Speed)
117
MEMO
118
Section 4
Using the
Rhythm
119
E (Ending)
Music patterns to be placed at the ending of a song.
Memory Card
BR-900CD
Pattern Mode
Song
Preset
Pattern
Song
Pattern
Arrangement Mode
You can perform arrangements and create your own original
arrangements.
Intro
Verse
Fill
Tempo: 120.0
Tempo: 110.0
Tempo: 130.0
Types of patterns
Types of arrangements
(Example)
ROCK1-IN (Intro)
ROCK1-V2 (Verse2)
ROCK1-V1 (Verse 1)
ROCK1-F2 (Fill 2)
ROCK1-F1 (Fill 1)
ROCK1-E (Ending)
IN (Intro)
BR-900CD
V (Verse) 1 and 2
Preset
Arrangement
Memory Card
Song
F (Fill) 1 and 2
Music patterns to be used as phrases to connect different
sections of a song. You can select either 1 or 2 depending
on the form that will follow the fill.
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Song
Arrangement
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Lit
(Arrangement Mode)
Performing Arrangements
and Patterns
Selecting arrangements
This procedure selects the arrangement to be played with the
Rhythm.
fig.03-201d
P: Preset / S: Song
Number
Arrangement
Name
[ARRANGE/PATTREN/OFF]: Flashing
(Pattern Mode)
Performance and programming of patterns is enabled.
Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the pattern.
2. Select the arrangement.
Recording Rhythm
Performances
When you want to record Rhythm performances, be sure to
record (bounce) in Bounce mode.
You can have only the Rhythm performance be recorded by
bringing down all of the faders except the Rhythm fader.
Performing arrangements
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
fig.03-202d
2. Select an arrangement.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
3. Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the
figure below.
fig.03-203
121
Section 4
Selecting patterns
This selects the pattern to be played with the Rhythm.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-203d
P: Preset / S: Song
Number
Pattern
Name
Tempo
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
P001P327:
S001S100:
Performing patterns
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-204d
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
3. Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the
figure below.
fig.03-203
4. Press [PLAY].
The selected pattern is performed.
No sound plays if BREAK is selected for the pattern.
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Starting Measure
Set the measure where the pattern that is selected by the
current step will start playing.
fig.03-303a
Step 1
fig.03-301d
Step 2
Intro
Verse
(1 measure)
(1 measure)
Strating
Measure 001
002
003
Intro
Verse
(2 measures)
(1 measure)
Strating
Measure 001
Step 2
003
002
fig.03-302d
Pattern Number
Select the pattern. Set the patterns for each step as shown
in the figure below.
fig.03-304
Step 1
Pattern Number
Step
Starting Measure
Time Signature
Starting
Measure 001
Step 2
Step 3
Intro
Verse
(2 measures)
Tempo: 120.0
(1 measure) (1 measure)
Tempo: 110.0 Tempo: 110.0
003
Fill
004
Step 1
Intro
Step 2
Verse
Step **
Step **
Ending
P327
BREAK
Time Signature
Tempo
Pattern Name
Tempo
Set the tempo of the pattern that is selected by the
current step.
Valid Settings: 25.0250.0
7. When you have finished creating the arrangement,
press [EXIT] repeatedly.
The Play screen is displayed again, and the arrangement
is saved.
* During updating, Keep power on! appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
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Section 4
Inserting a Step
Perform the procedure below to insert a new step into the
location of the present step.
fig.03-305
Verse
Insert
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Intro
Verse
Fill
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Intro
Verse
Verse
Fill
] repeatedly
fig.03-306d
Naming Arrangements
You can edit the name of the currently selected arrangement.
* You can use up to eight characters in naming arrangements.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
5. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
INSERT and press [ENTER].
To cancel the operation, press CURSOR [
the Arrangement Edit screen.
] to return to
2. Press [EDIT].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
NAME, and press [ENTER].
The Change Arrangement Name screen appears.
fig.03-310d
Erasing a Step
This erases the content of the currently selected step. The
content of the following steps are brought forward to fill the
erased step.
fig.03-307
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Intro
Verse
Fill
Verse
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Intro
Verse
Verse
Erase
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Copying Arrangements
You can take the currently selected arrangement and copy it
to another Song arrangement.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
2. Press [EDIT].
Section 4
Erasing Arrangements
fig.03-316d
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Realtime Recording
In Realtime Recording, you record while tapping the TRACK
buttons in time with the metronome. Rhythm patterns are
played back repeatedly, and the data being input is mixed in
with these sounds. Additionally, even if your timing is a little
off when tapping the buttons, you can use the Quantize
function to rectify the input so the timing is correct.
Step Recording
In Step Recording, the timing of sounds and the drum
sounds are programmed one at a time. There are two ways to
input drum sounds:
Specifying the timing of a sound (measure-beat-click),
and inputting the drum sound at that point by tapping
the TRACK button.
Inputting a drum sound at the desired timing within the
detailed framework dividing a single measure (the
matrix). This allows you to visually get an overall grasp
of the Rhythm pattern, making for a simple way to create
Rhythm patterns.
Importing SMFs
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) as song patterns.
For instructions on this procedure, refer to p. 169 or p. 179.
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-402d
Measure
Time Signature
126
Tempo
Quantize
Measure
This sets the number of measures in the pattern to be
recorded.
Valid Settings: 1999
Tempo
When recording, this sets the tempo for confirming the
pattern.
Valid Settings: 25.0250.0
* The tempo setting here is exclusively for confirmation of the
pattern recording. This tempo is not stored in the pattern (you
cannot make any individual tempo settings for the patterns
themselves).
Velocity
This sets the time signature (i.e., the beat) for the pattern
to be recorded.
KICK
SNARE
CLOSED HIHAT
Quantize
OPEN HIHAT
CRASH CYMBAL
RIDE CYMBAL
Sixteenth-note triplet
Quarter-note triplet
Thirty-second note
Eighth note
Thirty-second-note triplet
Eighth-note triplet
CROSS STICK
COWBELL
TOM1
TOM2
TOM3
TOM4
HI
You can confirm the drum sound currently being input
by checking the matrix at the bottom part of the display.
Sixteenth note
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
Section 4
Time Signature
6. Set the velocity (how hard the note is played) for the
sounds to be input from the current point by adjusting
Fader 1.
127
Ex.)
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
Rehearsing recordings
You can practice (rehearse) your performances along with
the metronome before carrying out Realtime Recording.
During rehearsals, the drum sounds are only played, and are
not recorded to the pattern even if you press the track
buttons.
Q (Quantize) =
Q (Quantize) =
fig.03-405a
Ex.)
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-407d
Q (Quantize) =
128
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-412d
You can delete any drum sounds you do not need during
Realtime Recording by holding down [DELETE/MUTE] and
pressing the track buttons.
4. Press CURSOR [
Click.
fig.03-414d
129
Section 4
Time Signature
fig.03-415d
This sets the time signature (i.e., the beat) for the pattern
to be recorded.
Quantize
This sets the resolution for the steps being input.
Quarter note (96)
(1)
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-416d
Measure
Time Signature
Tempo
Quantize
Measure
This sets the number of measures in the pattern to be
recorded.
Valid Settings: 1999
Tempo
When recording, this sets the tempo for confirming the
pattern.
Valid Settings: 25.0250.0
* The tempo setting here is exclusively for confirmation of the
pattern recording. This tempo is not stored in the pattern (you
cannot make any individual tempo settings for the patterns
themselves).
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5. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
7. Set the velocity (how hard the note is played) for the
sounds to be input from the current point by adjusting
Fader 1.
fig.03-421d
fig.03-423d
Velocity
Ex.)
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
SNARE
CLOSED HIHAT
OPEN HIHAT
CRASH CYMBAL
RIDE CYMBAL
Section 4
KICK
Q (Quantize) =
Q (Quantize) =
fig.03-422a
Ex.)
CROSS STICK
COWBELL
TOM1
TOM2
TOM3
TOM4
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
Q (Quantize) =
Pressing CURSOR [
] in the top row of the
matrix display returns the cursor to its original
position.
131
Naming Patterns
You can use up to eight characters in naming patterns.
You can press [REC MODE] during Step Recording to
switch to Realtime Recording.
2. Press [EDIT].
(Method 1)
1. Move the [CURSOR] to the point in the matrix display
where a drum sound you want to delete has been input,
then press [ENTER].
(Method 2)
1. When you hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press one
or more track buttons for the tones you want to delete.
You can delete the unneeded drum sound at the current
measure, beat, and clock.
fig.03-410
132
Copying Patterns
Erasing Patterns
2. Press [EDIT].
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-432d
fig.03-429d
fig.03-430d
133
Section 4
BR-900CD
Memory Card
SONG
SONG
SONG
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-503d
Kick
Snare
Closed Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
P: Preset / S: Song
KICK
SNARE
CLOSED HIHAT
OPEN HIHAT
(P19)
CRASH CYMBAL
STD1, 2:
Standard sets
RIDE CYMBAL
ROOM:
HARD:
JAZZ:
HIP-HOP:
HOUSE:
REGGAE:
808:
CROSS STICK
COWBELL
TOM1
TOM2
TOM3
TOM4
134
(S15)
SongKit15:
(Example)
Arrangement
Drum Kit
You can use the scrub function to repeat playback and locate
the point from which loading is to start (the start point) and
press AUTO PUNCH [IN], then after determining the point
at which loading is to finish (the end point), press
[LOCATOR] to register the range to be loaded.
Using this technique of setting the start point with AUTO
PUNCH [IN] and the end point with [LOCATOR] allows you
to set the range to be loaded very rapidly.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
TONE, and press [ENTER].
Section 4
fig.03-505d
(Example)
Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds,
crash cymbal: 7 seconds Total 13 seconds
135
Measure
Beat
Hours
Seconds
Minutes
Frame
Loading is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-509d
Measure
Beat
Hours
Seconds
Minutes
Frame
136
fig.03-512d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the copydestination drum sound, then press [ENTER].
* Select ALL if you want to copy all of the drum sounds in the
kit.
fig.03-520d
6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the copydestination drum kit, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-521d
fig.03-519d
7. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copydestination song drum sound, then press [ENTER].
Copying is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-522a
S15:
fig.03-520d
137
Section 4
fig.03-526d
fig.03-524d
fig.03-527d
138
Section 5
Using
the CD-R/
RW Drive
139
Creating Audio CD
Precautions
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor. The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used
while running on battery power.
1. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
140
Creating Audio CD
fig.05-CDdawrite2
If you are using CD-R or CD-RW discs intended for highspeed writing, the frequency of write errors may increase
if the x2 or x4 speed is selected. It is recommended that
you use the x8 speed for high-speed discs.
Note that selecting higher factor write speeds does not
necessarily mean the speed will be that multiple exactly.
This is due to the processing time required for
conversion of the audio data on the audio tracks to CD
format as the data is written to the disc.
Audio CDs can be created with up to a maximum of 99
tracks on the disc.
Audio CD standards require that one song be at least
four seconds long. If a specified track lasts less than four
seconds, the track cannot be written to the audio CD.
What is finalization?
In addition to audio data, information such as the
position and time of this data is also written to audio
CDs, and this process is known as Finalizing. If you
intend to play your audio CD on a standard CD player, it
is important that finalization be carried out. Once this
has been done, however, you will not be able to add any
more songs to the CD. For this reason, you should aim to
carry out the finalization of a CD disc only when it is
nearly full of songs.
141
Section 5
6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the track and VTrack that you want to write, and press [ENTER].
The Write Speed screen will appear.
Creating Audio CD
fig.05_CDmenu
If you are working with an audio CD created with the BR900CD, you can play back and check the sounds on the CD
even before finalizing it. Please note, however, that depending
on the type of disc used and the data on it, songs may not play
back properly all the way to the end. If you want to ensure
that songs play back correctly, finalize (p. 143) the disc.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
AUDIO, and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
With finalized discs, discs that have been used for data
backup, and other discs that cannot be used as audio CDs, a
remaining time of 0 is indicated.
142
Creating Audio CD
Enabling Playback on CD
Players (Finalize)
If you intend to play a audio CD that was written using the
BR-900CDs CD-R/RW drive on a standard CD player, the
audio CD must be finalized. Audio CD-R/RW discs can be
finalized at any time to enable playback on this type of
player.
6. Press [PLAY].
The message Now Playing... will appear, and playback
of the audio CD will begin.
fig.05-CDplay3
What is finalizing?
In addition to the audio data itself, other information
describing the position and time of this data is also
written to audio CDs. This process is known as
Finalizing.
If you finalize:
The buttons work as shown below.
Stop
[PLAY]
Play
[REW]
Rewind
[FF]
Fast forward
1. Insert the CD-R/RW disc to be finalized into the BR900CDs CD-R/RW drive.
The drives access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
143
Section 5
[STOP]
Creating Audio CD
144
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor. The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used
while running on battery power.
Section 5
145
146
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
Card Full! may appear in the display when you use Song
Recover in an attempt to load a song that was in the process of
being recorded when the memory card became full (Card Full!
was displayed). If this occurs, use All Recover to load the song.
fig.05_CDdataback
147
Section 5
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
148
8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the importdestination track, and press [ENTER].
Copying of the waveform data begins.
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
Section 5
fig.05_CDdata
149
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
6. Press CURSOR [
press [ENTER].
][
fig.05-CDwavex
150
Using SMF
Playing SMFs using external MIDI
instruments (SMF Player)
Track 1, V-Track 1
T01___01.WAV or T01___01.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 2
T01___02.WAV or T01___02.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 3
T01___03.WAV or T01___03.AIF
Track 2, V-Track 7
T02__07.WAV or T02__07.AIF
Track 2, V-Track 8
T02__08.WAV or T02__08.AIF
T0304_01.WAV or T0304_01.AIF
Format:
0 or 1
T0304_02.WAV or T0304_02.AIF
File size:
T0708_07.WAV or T0708_07.AIF
T0708_08.WAV or T0708_08.AIF
11. Press the CD-R/RW drives EJECT button to eject the disc.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
151
Section 5
fig.05_CDdata
Format:
0 or 1
File size:
]
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
DATA, and press [ENTER].
][
] to move
You can use [START] and [STOP] to start and stop SMF
playback.
152
fig.05_CDdata
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
1. Insert the CD-RW disc to be erased into the BR900CDs CD-R/RW drive.
The drives access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until this
indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
Section 5
8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the importdestination pattern number and press [ENTER].
Copying of the SMF begins.
When Completed! appears, the import is finished.
153
Important Notice
The BR-900CD and its CD-R/RW drive are designed
to allow you to reproduce material for which you
own the copyright, or material for which you have
been granted permission to copy by the copyright
owner. Accordingly, the reproduction of audio CDs
or other copyrighted material without the
permission of the copyright owner and the
circumvention of technologies such as SCMS, which
prohibit second-generation and later copies,
constitutes copyright infringement and may incur
penalties, even in cases where such reproduction is
for your own personal use and enjoyment (private
use). Consult a copyright specialist or special
publications for more information regarding the
acquisition of copyright permission from copyright
holders.
The BR-900CD does not allow you to import all
songs from a audio CD at once. Songs must be
imported one at a time.
154
Section 6
Using MIDI
155
MIDI Fundamentals
By using MIDI to connect the BR-900CD to other MIDIcapable devices, you can perform the following:
MIDI Channels
What is MIDI?
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
MIDI is a global standard devised so that performance data,
program change data, and other similar information could be
exchanged among electronic musical instruments and
computers. If a device is MIDI compatible, it will be able to
exchange performance data with other MIDI compatible
devices, even if they are of a different type or brand.
MIDI Connectors
MIDI messages (i.e., the data handled by MIDI) are
exchanged using the following three types of MIDI port.
MIDI IN:
This connector accepts the MIDI messages arriving from
other MIDI devices.
MIDI OUT:
All the MIDI messages from the BR-900CD are sent out from
this connector.
MIDI THRU:
This connector re-transmits all the MIDI messages that arrive
at the MIDI IN connector.
156
4. Press CURSOR [
][
fig.05-403d
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Note Number
Closs Stick
G1
(31)
Metronome (click)
A1
(33)
Metronome (bell)
A#1
(34)
Kick
C2
(36)
Snare
D2
(38)
Tom 4
F2
(41)
Closed Hi-hat
F#2
(42)
Tom 3
A2
(45)
Open Hi-hat
A#2
(46)
Tom 2
C3
(48)
Clash Cymbal
C#3
(49)
Tom 1
D3
(50)
Ride Cymbal
D#3
(51)
Cowbell
G#3
(56)
Section 6
Rhythm Sound
157
fig.05-405d
OFF:
MTC:
MCK:
MIDI IN
fig.05-407d
MIDI OUT
29N:
29D:
2. Press [UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
SYNC, and press [ENTER].
158
25:
24:
fig.05-408d
MTC for
External Device
Offset Setting
01h00m00s00
01h30m00s00
00h30m00s00
01h00m00s00
00h30m00s00
23h30m00s00
159
Section 6
Using MMC
1. Press [UTILITY].
Operating MMC-compatible
devices with the BR-900CD
This section explains how to make settings for synchronizing
the playback with a computer-based sequencer program that
supports MMC and MTC. Make connections as shown in the
diagram below.
fig.05-409
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
OFF:
ON:
* For details on the MMC functionality supported by the BR900CD, read MIDI Implementation (p. 216).
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select Sync Gen, and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set MTC.
5. Make settings on your sequencer software.
Make the following settings on your sequencer software.
For details on making these settings, refer to the manual
for your sequencer software.
MTC:
receive
receive
160
Section 7
Using USB
161
Composition of Data on
Memory Cards
What is USB?
fig.06-102
Disk Information
SONG0000 Folder
Song Information
Effect Parameter
Sequence Data
Sequence Data
Drum Kit Sound Parameter
Song Parameter
Recorded Data
Recorded L Data
Recorded R data
Wave Data
SONG0001 Folder
The folders are created
each song
TONELOAD Folder
WAV/AIFF File
SMF Folder
SMF File
Compatible OS
USB Folder
WAV/AIFF File
ROLAND Folder
The structure of the files and folders on the BR-900CD is as
follows.
Windows:
Windows Me / 2000 / XP
Macintosh:
Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x
BR0 Folder
Song data (recording data, song arrangements/patterns/
drum kits, effect song patches, and song information) are
saved to each song folder.
Mac OS X
TONELOAD Folder
Driver
WAV and AIFF files loaded for use as drum sounds will be
saved here (p. 171, p. 181).
SMF Folder
SMF files loaded for use in song patterns will be saved here
(p. 169, p. 179).
162
USB Folder
Connecting a Computer
To USB connector
of your computer
fig.06-102a
(Ex.) Windows XP
BOSS_BR-900
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.) Macintosh
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
163
Section 7
With Windows
Backing Up the BR-900CDs
Data
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR-900
icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject the disk.
* If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
fig.06-103d
1)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
2)
Task Tray
1)
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR900 icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject
the disk.
2)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-104
(Ex.)
fig.06-105a
BOSS_BR-900
2)
fig.06-105d
Task Bar
3)
Task Tray
164
With Windows
5. Press CURSOR [
press [ENTER].
][
WAV:
AIFF:
Section 7
fig.06-112d
165
With Windows
7. Press [ENTER].
* If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1)
(Stereo)
Track 1/2, V-Track 1
TR0102 _1.WAV or
TR0102 _1.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 2
TR01_ _ _2.WAV or
TR01_ _ _2.AIF
:
Track 6, V-Track 7
TR06_ _ _7.WAV or
TR06_ _ _7.AIF
Track 6, V-Track 8
TR06_ _ _8.WAV or
TR06_ _ _8.AIF
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
2)
Task Tray
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR900 icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject
the disk.
2)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
fig.06-114d
Task Bar
3)
Task Tray
fig.06-106ad
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR-900
icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject the disk.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
11. Repeat Steps 49 as needed.
12. When you have finished exporting the WAV or AIFF
file(s), press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play
screen.
166
With Windows
fig.06-120d
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
167
Section 7
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
With Windows
2)
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR-900
icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject the disk.
* If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
2)
Task Tray
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR900 icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject
the disk.
2)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
3)
168
fig.06-126d
1)
Task Tray
With Windows
2)
fig.03-435d
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR-900
icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject the disk.
* If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1)
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
fig.03-434d
2)
Task Tray
2)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The BOSS_BR-900 (or Removable disk (*:)) icon is
added to the computer.
Task Bar
3)
Task Tray
fig.06-104
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
169
Section 7
1)
With Windows
12. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the importdestination song pattern, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-439d
fig.06-106ad
9. Press [EDIT].
10. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to SMF, and
press [ENTER].
The names of the SMFs on the memory card are
displayed.
fig.03-438d
170
With Windows
fig.03-513d
You can import WAV and AIFF files on your computer and
load these as drum sounds (TONE LOAD).
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The BOSS_BR-900 (or Removable disk (*:)) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
5. Import the WAV or AIFF file.
1)
2)
(Example)
Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds,
crash cymbal: 7 seconds Total 13 seconds
fig.03-514d
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR-900
icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject the disk.
* If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
Task Tray
171
Section 7
With Windows
2)
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR900 icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject
the disk.
2)
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
3)
Task Tray
fig.03-517d
fig.06-106ad
13. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the loaddestination song drum sound, then press [ENTER].
The load is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-518d
172
With Windows
With Windows XP
Click the
icon in the task tray, then click the
Stop USB Diskdrive (*:) message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
Task Bar
2)
Task Tray
2)
The BOSS_BR-900 (or Removable disk (*:)) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
In My Computer, right-click on the BOSS_BR900 icon (or Removable disk (*:) icon) to Eject
the disk.
Click the
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
Task Bar
3)
Task Tray
173
Section 7
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
With Windows
174
With Macintosh
Backing Up the BR-900CDs Data
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.06-106d
(Ex.)
Section 7
BOSS_BR-900
2)
fig.06-109d
175
With Macintosh
fig.06-115d
5. Press CURSOR [
press [ENTER].
][
WAV:
AIFF:
176
With Macintosh
7. Press [ENTER].
(Mono)
Track 1, V-Track 1
TR01_ _ _1.WAV or
TR01_ _ _1.AIF
(Stereo)
Track 1/2, V-Track 1
TR0102 _1.WAV or
TR0102 _1.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 2
TR01_ _ _2.WAV or
TR01_ _ _2.AIF
:
Track 6, V-Track 7
TR06_ _ _7.WAV or
TR06_ _ _7.AIF
Track 6, V-Track 8
TR06_ _ _8.WAV or
TR06_ _ _8.AIF
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
2)
fig.06-119d
Section 7
177
With Macintosh
fig.06-127d
8-bit or 16-bit
Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
178
With Macintosh
2)
Section 7
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The BOSS_BR-900 icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
179
With Macintosh
2)
fig.03-435d
9. Press [EDIT].
180
With Macintosh
You can import WAV and AIFF files on your computer and
load these as drum sounds (TONE LOAD).
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The BOSS_BR-900 icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
2)
fig.03-514d
181
Section 7
With Macintosh
fig.03-517d
13. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the loaddestination song drum sound, then press [ENTER].
The load is executed.
fig.03-515d
182
With Macintosh
fig.06-110bd
Section 7
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The BOSS_BR-900 icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
183
MEMO
184
Section 8
Other
Convenient
Functions
185
1,4 4
3
2
2,3
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.00-310d
186
fig.05-102d
fig.05-101
3. Press CURSOR [
Set the polarity switch
as shown in the following.
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
][
fig.05-103d
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
PLAY:
PUNCH:
FX:
1. Press [UTILITY].
] to move the cursor to SYS,
187
Section 8
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-201d
Reference Pitch
Note Name
Tuning Guide
If the difference between the input pitch and the correct pitch
is less than +/-50 cents, the tuning guide will indicate the
amount of the difference.
Watch the tuning guide, Watch the tuning guide as you tune
the instrument so that the vertical line is shown at the
mark.
188
Tuning
fig.05-206d
The reference pitch set here is used as the reference pitch for
Pitch Correction (p. 116).
fig.05-204d
Section 8
189
fig.05-503d
External Mixer
LINE
OUT
MIDI
OUT
OUTPUT
MIDI
IN
fig.05-502
Sub Mixer : ON
LINE
IN
190
LINE
OUT
MIDI
OUT
OUTPUT
MIDI
IN
Even when the Sub Mixer is turned on, if you press INPUT
SELECT [LINE], illuminating its indicator, the signal from
LINE IN that passes through the recorder/mixer block is
given priority, and the Sub Mixer will not work.
Phantom power
Condenser microphones generally contain a pair of thin
opposing electrodes. When a voltage is applied across
these electrodes, any vibration resulting from incoming
audio will be output as electrical waves. However, since
these waves are very weak, they must be boosted using
amplification circuitry within the microphone itself.
Phantom power is used to drive this amplification
circuitry.
2. Press [UTILITY].
The Utility screen will appear.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
ON:
OFF:
191
Section 8
* You cannot perform recording while you are using the Phrase
Trainer (Time Stretch or Center Cancel).
* The following buttons are disabled while the Phrase Trainer is
in use.
[PAN/EQ], [LOOP EFFECTS], [RHYTHM PAD]
* The Rhythm does not sound when Phrase Trainer is on.
1. Record the song you want to copy onto tracks 5 and 6.
For how to record with the BR-900CD, refer to (7) Basic
Recording (p. 39).
2. Repeat the portion of the song that you want to copy.
This will help you practice and copy a difficult phrase or
guitar solo as you can select any portion of the song and
have it repeated.
For how to repeat a portion of the song, refer to
Repeating Playback (Repeat) (p. 51).
3. When using the Time Stretch and Center Cancel
Function, press [PHRASE TRAINER] to make the
indicator light.
Each time you press [PHRASE TRAINER], the Phrase
Trainer is on (the [PHRASE TRAINER] indicator lights)
and off (the indicator is off).
* When you turn off both the Time Stretch Function and the
Center Cancel Function, it doesnt light.
ON:
OFF:
ON:
192
You can turn on both the Time Stretch and Center Cancel
functions to use them together.
Section 8
193
System Settings
Effects (User Patches/Song Patches)
Rhythm (Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits)
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-603d
fig.05-601d
] to move the
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-602d
194
fig.05-605d
fig.05-607d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [
and press [ENTER].
195
Section 8
196
fig.05-609d
fig.05-610d
fig.05-703d
Section 8
197
LCD Contrast
Valid Settings: 121 (Initial value: 13)
PUNCH:
FX:
OFF:
Use this setting to input only the sound from the external mic
connected to MIC 1, or to switch on the internal mic and
input a mix of the sounds from the internal and external
mics.
MTC:
MCK:
MMC Master
198
MTC Type
Valid Settings: 30, 29N, 29D, 25, 24 (Initial value: 30)
This sets the type of MTC output from the MIDI OUT
connector.
30 frames per second non-drop format. This is
used by audio devices such as analog tape
recorders, and for NTSC format black and
white video (used in Japan and the U.S.).
30:
29N:
29D:
25:
24:
Offset
Valid Settings: 00:00:00-00.023:59:59-29.9
(Initial value: 00:00:00-00.0)
Sets the time required to align the song playback and MTC
timing when synchronizing an external device using MTC
from the BR-900CD.
TO:
Offset Setting
01h00m00s00
01h30m00s00
00h30m00s00
01h00m00s00
00h30m00s00
23h30m00s00
Section 8
Song Timing
199
MEMO
200
Section 9
Appendices
201
202
Patch Name
JC Clean
HiGainLd
Over Drv
Phased
Crunch
MS Strgt
St WACK
Ambient
Voxy!
St Metal
TREM'TWN
StdAmp F
StdAmp M
St Flang
TEXAS
HiGainMS
StThrash
SWEET LD
BIG COMP
PowChord
Uni-Wah
Gt Pad
D-CompLd
DrivenLd
RockLead
RAGE!
ClearSky
60s UK
TubeStck
StSustin
Country
ClapLead
TURND211
80'sHard
90'sMetl
Bubbling
BIG FUNK
Dirty
MatchDrv
St AltLd
PhatPhas
SocrFild
UK Gtr
DOWN 2 D
CmpBilly
JC Metal
LATE70's
EARY70's
American
Heavy
Algorithm
No.
Patch Name
Algorithm
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
Hard Drv
HyperMtl
Metal Ld
ResoLead
ARPEGGIO
SmallAmp
CleanLd
BluesyLd
Delayed
Wah Lead
FatClean
ClnTubes
Std MkII
Crunchy
Aussie
DarfBlus
HeadinWM
BG Lead
FixedWah
BIG 3RDS
ACOUSTY
BrightAc
ACO w/PZ
AC4Slide
Dream Ac
TigtBass
LoosBass
B.SIM+Ch
UprtPhsd
G>FRTLES
Natural
AcstSolo
MIC'D AC
NICE ACS
WIDE ACS
SLAPnPOP
PhasBass
FLIPTOP
SquezBas
StdoBass
BassTube
PunkBass
SUSTAIN
Big8-Stg
FRETLESS
STADIUM
OCTAVE
NO FRET
DRV BASS
MIC
LIN (LINE)
Patch Name
Algorithm
No.
Patch Name
Algorithm
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Vo Comp1
Vo Comp2
Kick Cmp
SnareCmp
BrassCmp
VocalFx1
VocalFx2
VocalFx3
VocalFx4
NARRATOR
VOX DOUB
VOX DETN
KARAOKE
UNISON
STUTTER
D.VADER
ALIEN
BullHorn
SEAGULLS
SO DEEP!
BrightCh
FatBrass
Dark EQ
Vocal EQ
BrightEQ
Enh+BCut
ST.PAN
SLOW FLG
FAST FLG
SLOW CHO
SLAPBACK
BigEQ+DL
BalladFx
PTCH-1/2
PTCH+1/2
CM+DS+EH
CM+EH+EQ
CM+DS+EQ
CM+EQ+DB
CM+EQ+DT
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
CM+FatEQ
CM+ThnEQ
Tight EQ
CM+BigEQ
SMALL EQ
T'WAH UP
T'WAH DW
R.MOD:LO
R.MOD:HI
TotalMod
DEEP FLG
LO&SLOW
LO&FAST
HI&SLOW
HI&FAST
StChorus
SlowChrs
FastChrs
PRE-DLY
VntgPhas
MdrnPhas
DeepPhas
PhatPhas
PS:DETUN
PS:-1OCT
PS:+1OCT
ST DOUBL
MONO>>ST
SLOW PAN
FAST PAN
CHRS+DLY
CHRS+TAP
PH+SLPBK
FLNG+TAP
LoCmbFlt
HiCmbFlt
120 RMOD
PAN+DLY
ST TREM
120 SLIC
20sRadio
40sRadio
60sRadio
PHONGRPH
Vntg45's
CLASC LP
VntgSmpl
1985Smpl
R-ModSmp
2-BIT DS
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
STEREO MULTI
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
LO-FI BOX
Section 9
No.
203
SML (SIMUL)
No.
Patch Name
Algorithm
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
EQ + JC
DELAY+JC
CMP+TWIN
EQ+twin
CMP+SMAL
EQ+CRNCH
EQ+MATCH
DL+match
EQ+VO
COMP+vo
CMP+BLUS
CMP+BG
DELAY+bg
DL+MS(1)
DL+ms(1)
DL+MS1+2
CM&EQ+ms
DLY+SLDN
CMP+METL
EQ+METAL
DI+H-STD
EQ+S-STD
CM+H-JUM
CM+S-JUM
DL+H-ENH
CM+S-ENH
EQ+H-PZO
DL+S-PZO
CMP+PZO1
DL+PZO2
DIR+SIM1
CMP+SIM2
EQ+SIM3
DL+SIM4
CMP+SIM5
COMP+AC
COMP+CLS
COMP+DIS
COMP+FAR
COMP+DYN
COMP+MIC
COMP+DIR
NS+VNTG
CMP+CMP1
DI+COMP2
CMP+CMP3
NS+COMP4
CMP+CMP5
COMP+SML
COMP+LRG
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+GT AMP
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+AC.SIM
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
VO+ACOUSTIC
204
Patch Name
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Mix Down
PreMastr
Live Mix
Pop Mix
DanceMix
JinglMix
HardComp
SoftComp
CleanCmp
DanceCmp
OrchComp
VocalCmp
Acoustic
RockBand
Orchestr
LowBoost
Brighten
DJsVoice
PhoneVox
Patch Name
P01
Alto
P02
Soprano
P03
Tenor
P04
Baritone
P05
Machine
Section 9
205
No.
P01
P02
P03
P04
P05
P06
P07
P08
P09
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
P17
P18
P19
P20
P21
P22
P23
P24
P25
P26
P27
P28
P29
P30
P31
P32
P33
P34
P35
P36
P37
P38
P39
P40
P41
P42
P43
P44
P45
P46
P47
P48
P49
P50
206
Arrangement
Name
Initial
Tempo
Beat
ROCK1
ROCK2
ROCK3
ROCK4
ROCK5
ROCK6
HdRck1
HdRck2
HdRck3
HdRck4
HdRck5
HEAVY1
HEAVY2
HEAVY3
HEAVY4
HEAVY5
POP1
POP2
POP3
POP4
POP5
POP6
POP7
POP8
BALLAD1
BALLAD2
BLUES1
BLUES2
BLUES3
BLUES4
R&B1
R&B2
R&B3
R&B4
R&B5
JAZZ1
JAZZ2
JAZZ3
FUSION1
FUSION2
HipHop1
HipHop2
FUNK
HOUSE
Cntry1
Cntry2
Other1
Other2
Other3
Metro4/4
130
130
118
118
104
86
130
98
126
120
118
210
120
120
162
109
118
118
118
118
140
96
66
151
70
89
124
192
124
148
110
154
108
96
94
140
140
140
120
118
93
102
110
114
118
118
96
118
125
120
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
IN
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
V1
2
3
3
5
5
2
5
3
5
4
2
5
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
2
2
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
5
2
-
Starting measure
F1
V2
F2
4
6
8
5
7
9
6
7
10
8
9
12
8
9
12
9
10
17
8
9
12
10
11
18
8
9
12
7
8
11
5
6
9
11
13
19
9
11
17
9
11
17
9
11
17
8
9
12
6
7
10
6
7
10
6
7
10
6
7
10
6
7
10
6
7
10
7
8
11
8
9
16
8
9
12
5
6
9
5
6
9
12
13
20
10
11
18
8
9
12
8
9
12
6
7
10
8
9
12
12
13
20
8
9
12
5
7
9
7
9
11
12
13
20
12
13
20
5
6
9
9
10
17
10
11
18
4
6
8
6
7
10
6
7
10
5
6
9
9
10
17
7
9
11
5
6
9
-
V2
10
11
11
13
13
18
13
19
13
12
10
21
19
19
19
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
17
13
10
10
21
19
13
13
11
13
21
13
11
13
21
21
10
18
19
10
11
11
10
18
13
10
-
END
12
13
15
15
15
22
15
23
15
15
12
25
21
21
21
15
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
21
15
12
13
25
23
15
15
13
15
25
15
13
15
25
25
12
22
23
12
13
13
12
22
15
12
-
BREAK
V1
Drum
Kit
16
17
17
19
17
24
18
25
20
18
13
29
23
24
24
16
17
15
15
17
15
15
16
24
18
14
16
29
26
17
18
18
18
26
19
15
17
30
29
15
23
25
13
15
14
14
24
19
14
-
19
20
20
22
20
27
21
28
23
21
16
32
26
27
27
19
20
18
18
20
18
18
19
27
21
17
19
32
29
20
21
21
21
29
22
18
20
33
32
18
26
28
16
18
17
17
27
22
17
-
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
STD 2
ROOM
HARD
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
HARD
HARD
HARD
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
STD1
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
STD 1
STD 2
STD 1
ROOM
STD 2
STD 2
STD 1
STD 2
STD 1
STD 1
STD 1
STD 2
STD 1
STD 1
JAZZ
JAZZ
JAZZ
STD2
ROOM
HIP-HOP
808
HIP-HOP
HOUSE
JAZZ
JAZZ
REGGAE
STD 2
ROOM
STD 1
Beat
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
-
IN
1
2
2
4
4
1
4
2
4
3
1
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
1
1
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
1
-
V1
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
-
Measure
F1
V2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
4
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
4
1
2
1
4
1
4
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
-
F2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
-
E
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
2
5
3
1
4
2
3
3
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
3
5
3
1
4
2
2
5
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
2
-
Section 9
ROCK1
ROCK2
ROCK3
ROCK4
ROCK5
ROCK6
Hard Rock 1(HdRc1)
Hard Rock 1(HdRc2)
Hard Rock 1(HdRc3)
Hard Rock 1(HdRc4)
Hard Rock 1(HdRc5)
HEAVY1 (HEVY1)
HEAVY2 (HEVY2)
HEAVY3 (HEVY3)
HEAVY4 (HEVY4)
HEAVY5 (HEVY5)
POP1
POP2
POP3
POP4
POP5
POP6
POP7
POP8
BALLAD1 (BALD1)
BALLAD2 (BALD2)
BLUES1 (BLUS1)
BLUES2 (BLUS2)
BLUES3 (BLUS3)
BLUES4 (BLUS4)
R&B1
R&B2
R&B3
R&B4
R&B5
JAZZ1
JAZZ2
JAZZ3
FUSION1 (FUSN1)
FUSION2 (FUSN2)
HipHop1 (H.Hp1)
HipHop2 (H.Hp2)
FUNK
HOUSE
Cntry1 (Cnty1)
Cntry2 (Cnty2)
OTHER1 (Othr1)
OTHER2 (Othr1)
OTHER3 (Othr1)
Metro
BREAK
Initial
Tempo
130
130
118
118
104
86
130
98
126
120
118
210
120
120
162
109
118
118
118
118
140
96
66
151
70
89
124
192
124
148
110
154
108
96
94
140
140
140
120
118
93
102
110
114
118
118
96
118
125
-
207
Parameter List
(*1) If you want to save the settings as the currently selected song data, hold down [STOP] and press [REC].
(*2) Stored in the BR-900CD.
(*3) Not Stored.
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Input Select
GUITAR/BASS
Recording Mode
REC MODE
INPUT
PAN
PAN
C00
L50C00R50
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Effect Type
FX Type
CHORUS
Send
0100
Rate
Rate
10
0100
Depth
Depth
10
0100
Pre Delay
Pre Dly
10.0 ms
0.550.0 ms
Effect level
E.Level
100
0100
Send
0100
Delay Time
Dly Tme
370 ms
101000 ms
Feedback
Feedback
30
0100
Chorus
Delay
Effect Level
E.Level
30
0100
Reverb Send
Rev Send
50
0100
Send
0100
Delay Time
Dly Tme
20.0 ms
0.550.0 ms
Effect level
E.Level
100
0100
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Send
0100
Reverb Type
Type
HALL
HALL, ROOM
Reverb Time
Rev Time
2.0 s
0.110.0 s
Tone
Tone
-120+12
Effect Level
E.Level
50
0100
Doubling
Reverb
Track EQ
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Equalizer On/Off
EQ
OFF, ON
Lo G
Tr16, 7/8: 0 dB
-120+12 dB
Lo F
40 Hz1.5 kHz
Hi G
Tr16, 7/8: 0 dB
-120+12 dB
Hi F
208
Parameter List
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Recording Track
V-Track
V-TRACK
18
OFF
OFF, ON
Any time
Locator
Any time
Repeat
Any time
The settable range for Auto Punch In/Out, Locator and Repeat will change slightly depending on the MTC Type (sync parameter).
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Song Name
SONG NAME
SONG0000
8 characters
Data Type
Type
HiFi (MT2)
Song Protect
Protect SW
OFF
OFF, ON
Copy Prtct
OFF
OFF, ON
Time Stretch
Time Strtch
OFF
OFF, ON (*3)
Center Cancel
CentrCncel
OFF
OFF, ON (*3)
Low Boost
012 (*3)
C.Adjust
C00
L10C00R10 (*3)
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
LCD Contrast
LCD Contrast
13
121
Phrase Trainer
Foot SW
PLAY
PLAY, PUNCH, FX
Sub Mixer
OFF
OFF, ON
Mic
EXTERNAL
EXTERNAL, ONBRD+EXT
Phantom SW
OFF
OFF, ON (*3)
AB Quantize
AB Qtz
OFF
OFF, ON
Remain Information
Remain Inf
OFF
OFF, ON
PowerSave
OFF
OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10 (min)
Calibrate (Tuner)
Calib
440
435445 (Hz)
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Sync Generator
Sync Gen
OFF
MMC Master
MMC Master
OFF
OFF, ON
MTC Type
MTC Type
30
RhyMIDI Ch
10
116, OFF
Offset
Offset
00:00:00-00.0
Any time
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209
Parameter List
CD Parameter
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Pre Gap
Pre Gap
2.0 sec
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
From/To
FROM
FROM, TO
Preview Switch
Preview SW
OFF
OFF, ON
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
OFF
Arrangement
Arrangement Name
P01
P0150, S0105
Pattern
Pattern Name
P001
P001327, S001100
OFF
Arrangement Parameter
(*1)
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Step
current setting
150
Tempo
current setting
25.0250.0
Starting Measure
current setting
001
001999
Pattern
current setting
P001327, S001100
Drum Kit
Drum Kit
Parameter Name
Display
Initial Value
Valid Settings
Measure (*1)
current setting
1999
current setting
4/4
Tempo (*3)
current setting
25.0250.0
Quantize (*3)
current setting
, 3, , 3, , 3, , 3, HI
Click (*3)
Click
03
Pattern Parameter
210
Troubleshooting
If the BR-900CD does not function as you expect, please
check the following points before assuming that a
malfunction has occurred.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland
service center or your dealer.
Cannot record
Is a song protected?
No sound
Section 9
211
Troubleshooting
Synchronization Problems
Cannot Synchronize
212
Error Messages
If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could
not be executed, the display will indicate an error message.
Battery Low!
Cause:
Solution:
Blank Disc!
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
* If the same message appears after you have taken the above
steps, it is possible that the memory card is malfunctioning.
Solution:
Solution:
CD Full!
Cause 1:
Cause 2:
Solution:
Solution:
Cannot Erase!
Cause:
Solution:
Cannot Insert!
Cause:
Solution:
Solution:
CD Medium Error!
Cause:
CD Read Error!
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution:
Card Full!
It is not possible to record or copy due to small
memory capacity.
Solution1:
Solution:
Cause:
213
Section 9
Cause:
CD Write Error!
Solution2:
Error Messages
Cause:
Cause:
Solution:
Solution:
Drive Busy!
Cause:
Memory Full!
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution 1:
Solution:
Event Full!
No Card!
Cause:
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution:
What is an event?
The smallest unit of memory used by the BR-900CD to store
recorded results on a memory card is the event. A newly
created song provides approximately 2,000 events per song.
For each track, one recording pass uses two events. Operations
such as punch-in/out or track copy also use up events.
The number of events that are used up will fluctuate in a
complex way.
Even if there is capacity remaining on the memory card, further
recording or track editing will not be possible if all of the events
are used up. In such cases, an error message such as Event
Full will appear.
No File!
Cause:
Solution:
No Song!
Cause:
Finalized Disc!
Solution:
Cause:
Cause:
Solution:
Solution:
214
Error Messages
Stop P.Trainer!
Cause:
Cause:
Solution:
Solution:
Solution:
Stop Recorder!
Cause:
Solution:
Solution:
Cause:
Unformatted!
Solution:
Cause:
Cause:
Solution 2:
Solution:
Unsupported Card!
Power Down!
Cause:
Solution:
Protected!
Cause:
Solution:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution:
Use a memory card compatible with the BR900CD (32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash with a
power-source voltage of 3.3 V).
Unsupported Format!
Cause 1:
Cause 2:
Solution 2:
Use AC Adaptor!
You have attempted to use the CD-R/RW drive
while running on battery power.
Solution:
Solution:
Wrong Disc!
Cause:
Solution:
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Section 9
Cause:
Cause:
MIDI Implementation
1. TRANSMITTED DATA
*
Frame Count
This message is transmitted according to a SMF data regardless of the followings when
the data is played.
Seconds Count
Note On
If the MIDI parameter RhyMIDI ch is set to 116, note numbers/velocities
corresponding to the Rhythm pattern will be transmitted on the MIDI channel that is
specified for the Rhythm.
Status
9nH
Second
mmH
Third
llH
0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
01H - 7FH (1 - 127)
Minutes Count
Hours Count
Note Off
If the MIDI parameter RhyMIDI ch is set to 116, note numbers corresponding to the
Rhythm pattern will be transmitted on the MIDI channel specified for the Rhythm.
Status
8nH
Second
mmH
Third
llH
0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
40H (64)
Note Number
G 1 (31)
A 1 (33)
A#1 (34)
C 2 (36)
D 2 (38)
F 2 (41)
F#2 (42)
A 2 (45)
A#2 (46)
C 3 (48)
C#3 (49)
D 3 (50)
D#3 (51)
G#3 (56)
Status
F2H
216
Reserved (00)
Minutes (0-59)
xyyzzzzz
x
yy
Reserved (0)
Time Code type
Second
mmH
Third
nnH
Timing Clock
Status
F8H
Active Sensing
Status
FEH
Status
FAH
xxyyyyyy
xx
yyyyyy
Start
Reserved (00)
Seconds (0-59)
If the Sync parameter Sync Gen is set to MTC, quarter frame messages of the time code
type specified by MTC Type will be transmitted when the BR-900CD is running
(recording or playing). The transmitted time counts are summed to SMPTE (MTC) Offset
Time as the song top is 00:00:00:00.
xxyyyyyy
xx
yyyyyy
The current position is transmitted by the Song Position Pointer Message when the BR900CD is stopped, or the locate operation has been performed, if the SYNC parameter Sync
Gen is set to MCK.
Reserved (000)
Frame No. (0-29)
Second
mmH (= 0nnndddd)
xxxyyyyy
xxx
yyyyy
The time code types defined by the MIDI specification correspond to the BR-900CD Sync
parameter MTC Type as follows.
MTC Type setting
MIDI specification setting
0 = 24 Frames/Sec
24
1 = 25 Frames/Sec
25
2 = 30 Frames/Sec (Drop Frame)
29D
3 = 30 Frames/Sec (Non Drop Frame)
29N or 30
zzzzz Hours (023)
Status
F1H
Continue
Status
FBH
Stop
Status
FCH
MIDI Implementation
System Exclusive Message
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
iiH,ddH,..., eeH
Byte
F0H
iiH
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
ID Number
7EH Universal Non Realtime Message
7FH Universal Realtime Message
Data: 00H - 7FH (0-127)
:
Data
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
ddH
:
eeH
F7H
*
Status
F7H
The BR-900CD can transmit and receive Universal System Exclusive messages.
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
7FH, Dev, 06H, 01H
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
01H
F7H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
STOP (MCS)
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
7FH, Dev, 06H, aaH,..., bbH
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
aaH
:
bbH
F7H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
Command
:
Command
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status
F7H
Data Bytes
7FH,Dev,01H, 01H, hrH, mnH, scH, frH
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
01H
01H
hrH
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
sub-ID #1 (MIDI Time Code)
sub-ID #2 (MIDI Full Message)
Hours and Type 0 yy zzzzz
yy type
00 = 24 Frames/sec
01 = 25 Frames/sec
10 = 30 Frames/sec (Drop Format)
11 = 30 Frames/sec (Non Drop Format)
zzzzz hours (0023)
Minutes (0059)
Seconds (0059)
Frames (0029)
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
mnH
mnH
frH
F7H
*
Status
F7H
When you change the song position, the device ID will be transmitted as 7FH.
If the transport switch [STOP] was pressed, the BR-900CD transmits this message.
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
7FH, Dev, 06H, 03H
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
03H
F7H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
DEFERRED PLAY (MCS)
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status
F7H
If the transport switch [PLAY] was pressed, the BR-900CD transmits this message.
RECORD STROBE
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
7FH, Dev, 06H, 06H
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
06H
F7H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
RECORD STROBE
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status
F7H
RECORD EXIT
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
7FH, Dev, 06H, 07H
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
07H
F7H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
RECORD EXIT
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status
F7H
MMC RESET
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
7FH, Dev, 06H, 0DH
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
0DH
F7H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
MMC RESET
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status
F7H
Section 9
------------------------------------------------------------------About Device ID
Exclusive messages are not assigned to any particular MIDI channel. Instead, they have
their own special control parameter called device ID. The Roland exclusive messages use
device IDs to specify various devices.
BR-900CD transmits 7FH as the device ID.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Status
F7H
217
MIDI Implementation
LOCATE (MCP)
Format 2 - LOCATE [TARGET]
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
Status
7FH, Dev, 06H, 44H, 06H, 01H, hrH, mnH, scH, frH, ffH F7H
Byte
F0H
7FH
Dev
06H
44H
06H
01H
Description
Status of Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Device ID (7FH)
MMC Command Message
LOCATE(MCP)
Number of Bytes
TARGET sub command
hrH, mnH, scH, frH, ffH
Standard Time with Sub Frame
EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
F7H
*
3. Supplementary material
Decimal/Hexadecimal table
(hexadecimal values are indicated by a following H)
MIDI uses 7-bit hexadecimal values to indicate data values and the address and size of
exclusive messages. The following table shows the correspondence between decimal and
hexadecimal numbers.
++++++++++++
| D
| H
|| D
| H
|| D
| H
|| D
| H
|
++++++++++++
|
0 | 00H ||
32 | 20H ||
64 | 40H ||
96 | 60H |
|
1 | 01H ||
33 | 21H ||
65 | 41H ||
97 | 61H |
|
2 | 02H ||
34 | 22H ||
66 | 42H ||
98 | 62H |
|
3 | 03H ||
35 | 23H ||
67 | 43H ||
99 | 63H |
|
4 | 04H ||
36 | 24H ||
68 | 44H || 100 | 64H |
|
5 | 05H ||
37 | 25H ||
69 | 45H || 101 | 65H |
|
6 | 06H ||
38 | 26H ||
70 | 46H || 102 | 66H |
|
7 | 07H ||
39 | 27H ||
71 | 47H || 103 | 67H |
|
8 | 08H ||
40 | 28H ||
72 | 48H || 104 | 68H |
|
9 | 09H ||
41 | 29H ||
73 | 49H || 105 | 69H |
|
10 | 0AH ||
42 | 2AH ||
74 | 4AH || 106 | 6AH |
|
11 | 0BH ||
43 | 2BH ||
75 | 4BH || 107 | 6BH |
|
12 | 0CH ||
44 | 2CH ||
76 | 4CH || 108 | 6CH |
|
13 | 0DH ||
45 | 2DH ||
77 | 4DH || 109 | 6DH |
|
14 | 0EH ||
46 | 2EH ||
78 | 4EH || 110 | 6EH |
|
15 | 0FH ||
47 | 2FH ||
79 | 4FH || 111 | 6FH |
|
16 | 10H ||
48 | 30H ||
80 | 50H || 112 | 70H |
|
17 | 11H ||
49 | 31H ||
81 | 51H || 113 | 71H |
|
18 | 12H ||
50 | 32H ||
82 | 52H || 114 | 72H |
|
19 | 13H ||
51 | 33H ||
83 | 53H || 115 | 73H |
|
20 | 14H ||
52 | 34H ||
84 | 54H || 116 | 74H |
|
21 | 15H ||
53 | 35H ||
85 | 55H || 117 | 75H |
|
22 | 16H ||
54 | 36H ||
86 | 56H || 118 | 76H |
|
23 | 17H ||
55 | 37H ||
87 | 57H || 119 | 77H |
|
24 | 18H ||
56 | 38H ||
88 | 58H || 120 | 78H |
|
25 | 19H ||
57 | 39H ||
89 | 59H || 121 | 79H |
|
26 | 1AH ||
58 | 3AH ||
90 | 5AH || 122 | 7AH |
|
27 | 1BH ||
59 | 3BH ||
91 | 5BH || 123 | 7BH |
|
28 | 1CH ||
60 | 3CH ||
92 | 5CH || 124 | 7CH |
|
29 | 1DH ||
61 | 3DH ||
93 | 5DH || 125 | 7DH |
|
30 | 1EH ||
62 | 3EH ||
94 | 5EH || 126 | 7EH |
|
31 | 1FH ||
63 | 3FH ||
95 | 5FH || 127 | 7FH |
++++++++++++
D: decimal
H: hexadecimal
*
Decimal expressions such as used for MIDI channel, Bank Select, and Program Change
will be the value 1 greater than the decimal value given in the above table.
Since each MIDI byte carries 7 significant data bits, each byte can express a maximum of
128 different values. Data for which higher resolution is required must be transmitted
using two or more bytes. For example a value indicated as a two-byte value of aa bbH
would have a value of aa x 128 + bb.
For a signed number (+/-), 00H = -64, 40H = +/-0, and 7FH = +63. I.e., the decimal
equivalent will be 64 less than the decimal value given in the above table. For a two-byte
signed number, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00H = +/-0, and 7F 7FH = +8191. For example the
decimal expression of aa bbH would be aa bbH - 40 00H = (aa x 128 + bb - 64 x 128.
Hexadecimal notation in two 4-bit units is used for data indicated as 'nibbled'. The
nibbled two-byte value of 0a 0b H would be a x 16 + b.
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<Example 1>
What is the decimal equivalent of 5AH?
From the above table, 5AH = 90.
<Example 2>
What is the decimal equivalent of the 7-bit hexadecimal values 12 34H?
From the above table, 12H = 18 and 34H = 52
Thus, 18 x 128 + 52 = 2356
<Example 3>
What is the decimal equivalent of the nibbled expression 0A 03 09 0DH?
From the above table, 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, 0DH = 13
Thus, the result is ((10 x 16 + 3) x 16 + 9) x 16 + 13 = 41885
<Example 4>
What is the nibbled equivalent of the decimal number 1258?
16 ) 1258
16 ) 78
16 ) 4
0
...10
...14
... 4
Action
STOP
PLAY
REC / PUNCH IN
PUNCH OUT
RESET
LOCATE
Function...
Basic
Channel
Default
Changed
116
116
Mode
Default
Messages
Altered
Mode 3
X
**************
Note
Number :
True Voice
Recognized
*1
*1
Remarks
X
**************
X
X
X
*1
**************
Velocity
Note ON
Note OFF
O 9n V=1127
O 8n V=64
V=1127
*1
*1
*4
X
X
After
Touch
Key's
Ch's
O
O
*4
*4
X
X
*4
*4
O
**************
*4
X
**************
Pitch Bend
Version : 1.00
M
I
D
I
I
m
p
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m
e
n
t
a
t
i
o
n
C
h
a
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t
Control
Change
Prog
Change
: True #
System Exclusive
System
Common
: Quarter Frame
: Song Pos
: Song Sel
: Tune
O
O
X
X
*2
*3
X
X
X
X
System
Real Time
: Clock
: Command
O
O
*3
*3
X
X
Aux
Message
X
X
X
X
O
X
Rhythm only.
SYNC parameter: Sync Gen = MTC only.
SYNC parameter: Sync Gen = MCK only.
Transmitted according to SMF data when the data is played back.
O : Yes
X : No
Section 9
Notes
*1
*2
*3
*4
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Specifications
BR-900CD: Digital Recording Studio
Tracks
Track: 8
V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)
GUITAR/BASS jack:
-20 dBu
LINE IN jack:
-10 dBu
Input Impedance
Useful Capacity
GUITAR/BASS jack:
1M
CompactFlash: 32 M1 G bytes
1.5 k (HOT-COLD)
Data Type
(TRS balanced/XLR)
HiFi (MT2)
LINE IN jack:
10 k
STANDARD (LV1)
LONG (LV2)
Signal Processing
AD Conversion:
DA Conversion:
24 bit, Modulation
Output Impedance
LINE OUT jack:
2k
Headphone jack:
140
20 k or greater
Headphone jack:
32100
44.1 kHz
Interface
Frequency Response
USB Connector
DIGITAL OUT: S/PDIF 1624 bit (Optical type)
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
HiFi (MT2)
16 min.
32 min.
65 min.
130 min.
260 min.
520 min.
Sample Rate
Capacity
-10 dBu
Data type
STD (LV1)
19 min.
39 min.
78 min.
156 min.
312 min.
624 min.
LONG (LV2)
24 min.
49 min.
98 min.
196 min.
392 min.
784 min.
Display
16 Characters x 2 Lines + Approx. 100 icons (Backlit LCD)
Connectors
GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type)
MIC 1 jacks (XLR balanced type, TRS balanced 1/4 inch
phone type)
MIC 2 jacks (XLR balanced type)
LINE IN jack (RCA Phono type)
LINE OUT jack (RCA Phono type)
* The above number is the total for all the tracks that are used. If
each of the eight tracks contain an equal amount of data, the
length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/8 of the
above.
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Specifications
Power Supply
DC 9 V; Supply AC Adaptor (PSC series), Dry battery x 6
Current Draw
900 mA (Average using AC adapter and CD-R/RW)
300 mA (When powered by batteries; CD-R/RW drive not used)
* Expected battery life under continuous use:
Alkaline:
4 hours
Dimensions
351 (W) x 225 (D) x 69 (H) mm
13-7/8 (W) x 8-7/8 (D) x 2-3/4 (H) inches
Weight
2.2 kg/4 lbs 14 oz (excluding batteries)
Accessories
AC Adaptor (PSC-series)
Demo Card (Already inserted when the BR-900CD is shipped)
Owners Manual
Separate sheet (About Memory Cards etc.)
Roland Service (information sheet)
Options
Foot Switch:
FS-5U
Pedal Switch:
DP-2 (Roland)
Section 9
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Index
Symbols
BANK
GUITAR ................................................................................ 88
LINE ..................................................................................... 91
MIC ....................................................................................... 90
Numerics
SIMUL .................................................................................. 92
Bass ............................................................................................. 99
AC ............................................................................................... 99
BG LEAD .................................................................................... 98
Bit ................................................................................................ 97
BLUES ......................................................................................... 98
Body ............................................................................................ 93
BOSS-Cmp .................................................................................. 94
Bounce ........................................................................................ 58
Bouncing ..................................................................................... 45
BPF .............................................................................................. 97
AMG ........................................................................................... 99
ARRANGE .................................................................................. 37
Bright .......................................................................................... 99
Compatibility .......................................................................... 6
Inserting ................................................................................. 7
Precautions ............................................................................. 6
B
BACKUP ........................................................... 145146, 164, 175
Backup ...................................................................... 145, 164, 175
Removing ............................................................................... 7
CD-R/RW Drive ........................................................... 6, 140, 145
CD-R/RW Write ....................................................................... 154
CD-RW Erase ............................................................................ 153
Center Cancel ............................................................................ 192
CentrCncel ................................................................................ 192
Charct ......................................................................................... 93
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Index
De-esser ...................................................................................... 95
Defretter ...................................................................................... 95
CLEAN ....................................................................................... 98
Deleting
Locator .................................................................................. 64
DETUNE ..................................................................................... 98
DIGITAL ..................................................................................... 96
Copying
Display ........................................................................................ 21
Song ...................................................................................... 77
COSM ......................................................................................... 15
E
E ................................................................................................ 120
E.Level .......................................................................... 9495, 111
[EDIT] ............................................................... 123, 126, 130, 134
Editing
CRUNCH .................................................................................... 98
Cutoff F ....................................................................................... 97
D
DATA ............................................................................... 145, 148
Data CD menu screen ............................................................... 145
DBLN .......................................................................... 44, 108, 111
DC IN jack .................................................................................. 22
D-Comp ...................................................................................... 94
D:E ........................................................................................ 96, 98
EDT ............................................................................................. 78
Effect Patch ............................................................. 35, 8485, 202
Effect screen ................................................................................ 85
[EFFECTS] ....................................................................... 35, 85, 87
Effects ......................................................................................... 35
EJECT button .......................................................................... 7, 21
Emergency eject hole ............................................................... 7, 21
Ending ...................................................................................... 120
ENHANCE ................................................................................. 93
Enhancer ............................................................................. 95, 106
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Section 9
Track ..................................................................................... 67
Index
Erasing
Exchanging
Track ..................................................................................... 76
Hi F ........................................................................................... 112
Hi G .......................................................................................... 112
EXTERNAL ................................................................................. 34
Hi Gain ....................................................................................... 96
F ................................................................................................ 120
Filter ............................................................................................ 96
Flanger ........................................................................................ 96
Hi-M F ......................................................................................... 96
Hi-M Q ........................................................................................ 96
HPF ............................................................................................. 97
Formatting
HUMBUCK ................................................................................. 93
I
Idling screen ...................................................................... 164, 175
Importing
FX .............................................................................................. 187
224
Index
Loading
[LOCATOR] ................................................................................ 64
Locator ........................................................................................ 64
Lo-M F ........................................................................................ 96
Inserting
Lo-M Q ........................................................................................ 96
JC-120 .......................................................................................... 98
JUMBO ........................................................................................ 93
K
KIT ............................................................................................ 134
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Section 9
Index
Moving ........................................................................................ 30
MEAS .......................................................................................... 21
To Locator ............................................................................. 64
MS ............................................................................................... 98
Mute ............................................................................................ 41
METAL ....................................................................................... 98
METAL D .................................................................................... 98
Metronome ............................................................................... 129
[MIC] .................................................................................... 34, 39
MIC ................................................................... 20, 36, 48, 85, 203
N
NAM ........................................................................................... 78
NAME ......................................................... 86, 104, 115, 124, 132
Naming
Song ...................................................................................... 78
NEW ........................................................................................... 33
Noise ........................................................................................... 96
MIC1 ........................................................................................... 33
MIC2 ........................................................................................... 33
MIC2 jack .................................................................................... 22
Microphone pre-amp ................................................................ 191
Mid Attack ........................................................................ 106107
Mid Level .................................................................................. 107
Mid Ratio .......................................................................... 106107
Mid Release ....................................................................... 106107
Mid Thres .......................................................................... 106107
Middle ........................................................................................ 99
MIDI ................................................................................. 156157
MIDI channel ............................................................................ 156
MIDI connector ......................................................................... 156
MIDI Implementation Chart ..................................................... 156
MIDI IN .................................................................................... 156
MIDI OUT ................................................................................. 156
MIDI OUT connector .................................................................. 22
MIDI Sequencer ........................................................................ 158
MIDI Sound Module ................................................................. 157
MIDI THRU .............................................................................. 156
Mix Level .................................................................................... 95
Mix Lvl ...................................................................................... 106
Mixer ......................................................................................... 107
MMC ......................................................................................... 160
MMC Master ..................................................................... 160, 198
Mode ......................................................................................... 100
Modify Fil ................................................................................... 97
Mono recording .............................................................. 39, 48, 59
MOV ..................................................................................... 7172
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O
Oct Level ..................................................................................... 97
Octave ......................................................................................... 97
OFF ............................................................................................. 37
Offset ................................................................................ 159, 199
On/Off ........................................................ 93101, 105107, 112
ONBRD+EXT .............................................................................. 34
OPT ............................................................................................. 78
OS ............................................................................................. 162
Output ...................................................................................... 107
Output Gain .............................................................................. 105
Overdubbing ............................................................................... 41
P
P.MAP ....................................................................................... 116
PAN .............................................................................. 42, 49, 138
Pan ........................................................................................ 42, 49
Drum sounds ...................................................................... 138
[PAN/EQ] ............................................................... 4243, 49, 110
PAN-SQR .................................................................................. 100
PAN-TRI ................................................................................... 100
Patch ........................................................................................... 35
Patch Name ................................................................. 86, 104, 115
PATTERN ................................................................................... 37
Pattern ................................................ 37, 120, 122, 126, 169, 179
Pattern Mode ...................................................................... 37, 120
Pattern Name ............................................................................ 132
Index
Punch-in/out .............................................................................. 53
Punching In ................................................................................. 53
Phaser ......................................................................................... 97
[PHRASE TRAINER] ................................................................ 192
Phrase Trainer ........................................................................... 192
PickUp ........................................................................................ 93
PIEZO ......................................................................................... 93
Pitch ............................................................................................ 98
[PITCH CORRECTION] ............................................................ 114
Pitch Correction ................................................................ 113114
Pitch Correction Edit ................................................................. 115
Pitch Correction Patch ............................................................... 205
Pitch Shifter ................................................................................. 98
[PLAY] ........................................................................ 29, 143, 152
PLAY ........................................................................................ 187
Play Screen .................................................................................. 28
PLAY/IMP ........................................................................ 142, 154
Playback
Audio CD ........................................................................... 142
Demo song ............................................................................ 29
R
Rack160 ....................................................................................... 94
RADIO ........................................................................................ 96
Rate ................................................................. 94, 9697, 100, 111
Ratio ............................................................................................ 94
REAL ........................................................................................ 126
Realtime Recording ................................................................... 126
[REC] .................................................................................... 50, 53
[REC MODE] .................................................................. 40, 45, 50
REC MODE ............................................................. 21, 39, 58, 102
REC TRACK .................................................................... 39, 41, 48
REC TRACK buttons ................................................. 127, 131, 134
Recording ........................................................................ 32, 48, 80
Rhythm ............................................................................... 121
Track ..................................................................................... 39
Recording Standby screen ................................................. 123, 126
Repeat ................................................................................... 51
PLAYER ...................................................................................... 96
Playing
Redo ............................................................................................ 57
Power .......................................................................................... 28
Preamp ........................................................................................ 98
[REPEAT] .................................................................................... 51
Presence ...................................................................................... 99
Protecting
Song ...................................................................................... 79
PRT ............................................................................................. 79
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Section 9
Index
RiseTme ...................................................................................... 99
STD ............................................................................................. 93
Scrub ........................................................................................... 65
SCRUB TO .................................................................................. 65
Sustain ........................................................................................ 94
SEL .............................................................................................. 29
Sibilant ........................................................................................ 95
[SIMUL] .......................................................................... 34, 39, 48
SIMUL ........................................................................................ 85
SINGLE ................................................................................. 93, 95
SLDN .......................................................................................... 98
Slow Attack ................................................................................. 99
SMF ........................................................... 151153, 169170, 179
SMF Folder ................................................................................ 162
SMF import ............................................................................... 152
SMF player ................................................................................ 151
SML .................................................................................... 36, 204
Smooth ...................................................................................... 115
Smpl Rate .................................................................................... 97
Smth .......................................................................................... 117
Soft Clip .................................................................................... 107
SONG ................................................................................ 145, 147
Song Arrangement ...................................................... 38, 120, 123
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T
[TAP] .................................................................................. 38, 122
TAP ............................................................................................. 95
TEMPO ....................................................................................... 21
Tempo ......................................................... 38, 122123, 127, 130
Thres ......................................................................................... 107
Threshold .............................................................................. 94, 97
TIME ........................................................................................... 21
Time between songs (Pre Gap) .................................................. 140
Time Signature .......................................................... 123, 127, 130
Time Stretch .............................................................................. 192
TimeStrtch ................................................................................. 192
TME/MES ....................................................................... 68, 71, 74
TMP ............................................................................................ 85
TO ............................................................................................. 199
Index
Top-Hi ........................................................................................ 93
Volume ....................................................................................... 99
Top-Mid ...................................................................................... 93
VtgRack ...................................................................................... 94
[V-TRACK] ................................................................................. 49
W
Wah ........................................................................................... 101
Treble .......................................................................................... 99
Writing
XCG ............................................................................................ 76
Undo ........................................................................................... 57
[UNDO/REDO] .......................................................................... 57
UP ............................................................................................. 101
[ZERO] ........................................................................................ 30
Section 9
V ............................................................................................... 120
Velocity ..................................................................... 127, 131132
Verse ......................................................................................... 120
VO DRV ...................................................................................... 98
VO+AC.SIM ................................................................................ 92
VO+ACOUSTIC .......................................................................... 92
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PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
EQ Low
EQ High
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
EQ High
EQ Low
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
EQ High
EQ Low
PAN
TRACK 4
Song Name
TRACK 3
PAN
EFFECTS
TRACK 2
PAN
TRACK 1
Track Sheet
Project
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
EQ High
EQ Low
PAN
TRACK 5
Artist
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
EQ High
EQ Low
PAN
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
EQ High
EQ Low
PAN
RHYTHM
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
EQ High
EQ Low
PAN
PATTERN
Tempo:
ARRANGE
Tempo:
Date
TRACK 7/8
COMMENTS
TRACK 6
Client
Track Sheet
The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
to damage or
caused with
and all its
to domestic
001
009
..........................................................................................................
002c
010
...........................................................................................................
012c
For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :
BR-900CD
Digital Recording Studio
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
Owners Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 23)
IMPORTANT NOTES (page 45)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owners manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Owners Manual
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